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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.
Embracing the Repulsive?
Maundy Thursday | Fr Richard Ounsworth connects the dots between the Eucharist and the washing of feet. Today is the day
The Hour of the Son of Man
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion | Fr Bruno Clifton gives a Scripturally-rich entrée into the Great Week of our
Learning to Obey God
Fifth Sunday of Lent (B) | Fr John Patrick Kenrick points to how we, like Jesus himself, have to "learn
Are We Like Those People?
Fourth Sunday of Lent (B) | Fr Richard Conrad guides us to examine ourselves, and asks if today's decline in
Zeal for God’s House
Third Sunday of Lent (B) | Fr Richard Ounsworth explains the cosmic significance of Christ's cleansing of the temple. There is
Light in the Darkness
Second Sunday of Lent (B) | Fr David Sanders reflects on the darkness of suffering and the hopeful light of
The Promise of Lent
First Sunday in Lent Year B | Fr Martin Ganeri on how Lent makes real for us the fullness of
Purple
Ash Wednesday | Fr Dermot Morrin reflects on the symbolism of the purple colour that characterises the season of Lent. Purple
Hidden Identity
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time (B) | Fr Fergus Kerr ponders the issue of secrecy in St Mark's Gospel concerning
Poor Old Job!
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) | Fr Leo Edgar says that Job is a sign of God's confidence in
Teaching With Authority
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) | Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP reflects on the challenge of teaching with authority in
Captivated by Christ
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time (B) | Fr Robert Ombres contemplates being caught up in the mystery of God who