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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.

Lent - Holy Thursday, Torch

Holy Thursday. Fr Simon Gaine tells of the gift that we offer, and are offered, in the Eucharist. The Gospel brings

Lent - Palm Sunday, Torch

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Fr Isidore Clarke contrasts the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem with

Lent - 5th Sunday, Torch

Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Benjamin Earl preaches on the simple request that triggers Christ's passion. From time to time, probably,

Lent - 4th Sunday (Laetare), Torch

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday). Fr Giles Hibbert suggests that those who refuse to acknowledge the spiritual reality of

Solemnity - Annunciation, Torch

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. Fr John Walsh preaches on Our Lady's free 'Yes' to God's will. A few years

Solemnity - St Joseph, Torch

Solemnity of St Joseph. Fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth preaches on the faith of Saint Joseph. The first line of the Gospel

Lent - 3rd Sunday, Torch

Third Sunday of Lent. Fr Colin Carr preaches on the risks of an unpossessive faith. The ten commandments are part of

Lent - 2nd Sunday, Torch

Second Sunday of Lent. Fr Columba Ryan preaches on the transfiguration of Christ. In Mark's Gospel we reach a turning point

Lent - 1st Sunday, Torch

First Sunday of Lent. Fr Brendan Slevin suggests that we allow the Spirit to drive us out into the wilderness. Where

Lent - Ash Wednesday, Torch

Ash Wednesday. Fr Peter Clarke preaches on the meaning of the imposition of ashes. It happens to me every year. On Ash

08th Sunday of the Year, Torch

Eighth Sunday of the Year. Fr John Farrell links the Eucharistic feast of the Mass to the observances of Lent. Given the

07th Sunday of the Year, Torch

Seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr Edmund Hill preaches on Christ's words of forgiveness. Behold, I am doing a new thing;