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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 Gift of Repentance
Second Sunday of Advent. Fr John Patrick Kenrick preaches on the true meaning of repentance. In the season of Advent we
Awake to Grace
First Sunday of Advent. Fr John O'Connor shows how the virtues enable us to be alert to God and to
Viva Cristo Rey
Solemnity of Christ the King. Fr Toby Lees preaches on the freedom to be found in accepting Christ as our
He is the Sign
Thirty-Third Sunday of the Year. Fr Benedict Jonak preaches on the signs of the end times. We are all familiar with
Love Hurts
Thirty-Second Sunday of the Year. Fr David Goodill warns us that we miss out on love if we refuse to
The Unity of Love
Thirty-First Sunday of the Year. Fr Dominic White preaches on the two great commandments of the Law. The great Jewish teacher
Who Wants to Live For Ever?
Solemnity of All Saints. Fr Robert Verrill distinguishes between vain ambition and true holiness. When growing up, I remember watching the
That I May See
Thirtieth Sunday of the Year. Fr Leon Pereira calls upon Christians to see and proclaim the truth. In Ireland recently a
By His Wounds
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr Joseph Bailham wonders how God can take pleasure in suffering. The first reading this Sunday
Deeper Into Love
Twenty-Eighth Sunday of the Year. Fr Nicholas Crowe considers the challenge posed to the rich young man. Last week Jesus had
A Human Calling
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr Richard Finn places Christ's teaching on marriage within its biblical context. Where can we find
Setting an Example
Twenty-sixth Sunday of the Year. Fr Peter Harries preaches on some surprising teaching of Christ. On Sundays we hear the gospel