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Torch provides a new Catholic homily each week written specially for this web site by Dominican friars, and read by followers worldwide. Read more.
God’s Chosen People
Twenty-Eighth Sunday of the Year. Fr Lawrence Lew reflects upon how God invites us to co-operate in the work of our
To Pluck Up and To Plant
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr Gregory Murphy reflects upon the transforming power of God's grace. Just before this Gospel passage
Why Rich and Poor?
Twenty-Sixth Sunday of the Year. Fr Duncan Campbell challenges us each to reflect on how we can help those who
God our Saviour Desires All People to be Saved
Twenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr John Farrell shows us how we are called to communicate the saving presence of Jesus
Rejoice with Me
Twenty-Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr Aelred Connelly reflects on how our own little golden calves prevent us from rejoicing
Change for the Better
Twenty-Third Sunday of the Year. Fr David McLean helps us to see that true change involves growth in Christ. Today’s gospel
Equally Children of God
Twenty-Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Fergus notes now Jesus' welcoming of those with disabilities has made an impact on
Ordination of Gregory Pearson and Nicholas Crowe
Ordinations, Installations & Professions. On Saturday 27 July, at Blackfriars Oxford, Br Nicholas Crowe OP was ordained to the diaconate and
Peace on Earth?
Twentieth Sunday of the Year. Fr Aidan Nichols argues that the sacrifice of Calvery changes Jesus Christ for ever, so
Mediatrix of All Graces
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr Leon Pereira show us how a true appreciation of the humanity
Keeping to Your Word
Nineteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Benjamin Earl reflects upon how our words reflect and yet differ immeasurably from the
Teaching Poverty
Eighteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Mark Edney reflects upon Christ's teaching on poverty in today's Gospel. As an illustration of the