Torch
Torch provides a new Catholic homily each week written specially for this web site by Dominican friars, and read by followers worldwide. Read more.
A New Sabbath
Fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr Richard Finn sees in the story of the healing of Simon Peter's mother-in-law an
The Destructive Power of Christ
Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr David Sanders preaches on the power of Christ to put demons to flight. 'You must
Answering the Call
Third Sunday of the Year. Fr Duncan Campbell urges us all to respond freely to God's call, regardless of the
Becoming What We Are
Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Euan Marley tells us what it means when Jesus calls Peter - and us
Empty Hands
Epiphany. Fr Timothy Radcliffe preaches on the gifts the wise men gave
What’s in a Name?
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Fr Fabian Radcliffe explores the meaning of the title 'Mother of God'. 'Holy Mary, Mother
The Fire of Love
Feast of the Holy Family. Fr Euan Marley preaches on the love that spreads from Jesus, through the Holy Family,
Why Shepherds?
Christmas. Fr Fergus Kerr preaches on the visit of the shepherds to the infant Jesus. The first visitors to the infant
Caught up into Heaven
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Edward Booth notes some important parallels between the Annunciation and the Book of Daniel. After the
Younger than Sin
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Fr Leon Pereira shows us how the Immaculate Conception gives us the promise of eternal youth. One
Relaxing Penance
Second Sunday of Advent. Fr Denis Minns tells us that penance is about looking to the future with hope, rather
Eager Longing
First Sunday of Advent. Fr Dominic White invites us to make a home fit for Christ's second coming, in our