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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.

First Sunday of Lent. Fr Gregory Murphy finds the poetry in Lent.  What's in a name? In Spanish, the name for

Ash Wednesday. Fr John Farrell invites us to live out our baptism in every moment of our lives. Ash Wednesday. 'Remember

Seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr Aelred Connelly invites us to allow Christ to free us from the paralysis of

Sixth Sunday of the Year. Fr David Goodill finds inspiration in the life of St Damien de Moloka'i. Most of us

Fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr Denis Geraghty considers the meaning of the Kingdom of God proclaimed by Jesus in

Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr David McLean wonders what sort of authority Jesus had.In the Gospel, Mark gives us

Third Sunday of the Year. Fr Fergus Kerr considers the relevance of St Paul's teaching on marriage for people today. 'Let

Second Sunday of the Year. Fr David Rocks has been given something to think about by secularist students. Walking around a

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Fr Aidan Nichols preaches on the importance of Our Lady in the mystery of

Christmas. Fr Richard Ounsworth preaches on the three Christmas gospel readings. As editor of this website, it is my job to

Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Leon Pereira urges us to accept Our Lady as our Mother, in accordance with Christ's command. Everyone

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Benjamin Earl preaches on the identity of Christ, and our own identity. St John's