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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.
Making the Journey
Epiphany. Fr Allan White invites us to share the journey of the Shepherds and the Magi to the cradle of
Learning to be Young
Feast of the Holy Family. Fr Timothy Calvert preaches on the Holy Family. A Dominican novice once wrote home to his
Something of the Night
Christmas. Fr Malcolm McMahon is not afraid of the dark: the Bishop of Nottingham preaches for Midnight Mass of Christmas. Not many
Here and Now
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Vivian Boland preaches about the bodiliness of our salvation. Catholicism is a physical at least as
Not Just a Second Chance
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Peter Hunter tells us that Christ offers a radically new beginning. It's tempting to think
Sure and Certain Hope
Second Sunday of Advent. Fr Richard Conrad preaches on St Paul's hope and love for his fellow Christians. 'I am sure
Walk in the Light of the Lord
First Sunday of Advent. Fr Martin Ganeri wonders how we can remain in a state of high alert. So we come to
How to Win the War
Solemnity of Christ the King. Fr John O'Connor wonders why the powerful want to be powerful. It is possible to win all
When The Man Comes Around
Thirty-Third Sunday of the Year. Fr Leon Pereira is looking forward to the end of the world. In one of his last
Executing Justice, Promising Freedom
Thirty-Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Leo Edgar finds in the Gospel a challenge to the modern world. 'Jar of meal shall
What We May Become
Solemnity of All Saints. Fr Dominic Ryan encourages us to use our imagination. It's always sad to meet someone with a
Take Heart, He Is Calling You
Thirtieth Sunday of the Year. Fr Dermot Morrin proposes Bartimaeus as an example for our discipleship. The character Bartimaeus leaps out