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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.
The Savour of Salt
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) | Fr Leon Pereira reminds us Christians of what it is for us to
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) | Fr Richard Finn asks who are the "poor in spirit" and what is
The Dangers of Love
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) | Fr Timothy Radcliffe ponders the dangers of falling in love with the One
Lamb of God
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) | Fr Thomas Skeats considers the implications of Jesus being called 'Lamb of God'. John
Epiphany’s Revelation
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord | Fr Peter Harries looks into the details of the Epiphany account, and
Mother of Our Salvation
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Fr Nicholas Crowe looks at human motherhood and what the Incarnate Word received
Becoming Mothers of the Word
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord | Br Andrew Brookes explains how we disciples of Jesus are to enflesh
What’s in a Name?
Fourth Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Gregory Murphy looks at the fundamental choice that confronts Joseph and each of
Greater than the Greatest Prophet
Third Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Duncan Campbell ponders how we in our time could be considered greater than
Blowin’ in the Wind
Second Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Matthew Jarvis urges us not to underestimate the Holy Spirit but to follow
Lighting Candles in the Dark
First Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Lawrence Lew looks at the Advent candle as a reminder of our baptismal
Kingly Power
Solemnity of Christ the Universal King (C) | Fr David McLean reflects on the Christ's kingship and the kingly power