A Voice to Reflect
The ACP is an association for Catholic Priests who wish to have a forum, and a voice to reflect on, discuss and comment on issues affecting the Irish Church and society today. We welcome any feedback you may have. If you are an existing member, you can pay your membership fee here. If you would like to support the ACP with a donation, you can do so here.
Today’s Homily Resources
13 April 2026 – Monday of Week 2 of Easter
13 April 2026 – Monday of Week 2 of Easter Optional Memorial: St Martin 1, pope and martyr, die din 655 from harsh treatment in exile and prison. 1st Reading: Acts 4:23-31 The first Christian community prays for help to survive the threatened persecution After they were released, they went to their friends and reported...
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 14 April – Mon 20 April 2026
An event not to be missed: Next Friday, April 17th, at 7.30pm in the Edmund Rice Healing & Heritage Centre, Callan there will be a unique opportunity to engage in…
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Vatican News: Pope Leo embarks on his longest-yet Apostolic Journey, headed to Algeria
Pope Leo XIV departs from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport as he begins his third and longest-yet Apostolic Journey, which takes him to four countries on the African continent: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola,…
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SÉAMUS AHEARNE: MEANDERINGS ON A QUIET AFTERNOON.
SHEER LUNACY: Artemis 2 project was successful. The Quartet have returned to earth. Their spoken words were quite inspirational. The adventure into space was extraordinary. The mileage travelled; the photos;…
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Vatican News: Pope Leo’s appeal to the silent majority that chooses peace
Pope Leo XIV calls upon billions of people around the world to engage in a shared commitment against the “madness of war,” those who, in this dramatic hour of history,…
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Tony Flannery in The Journal: Women and the Catholic Church
Reform has long been promised, but real change has been denied While the new Pope Leo may be a welcome and outspoken leader, women remain excluded from power and decision-making…
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Fuel Blockades in Ireland: Statement from Bishop Cullinan
Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan has released a statement on the growing unrest in Ireland, which is close to destabilising the nation: “The current protests concerning fuel costs reflect a deep frustration…
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Vatican News: Pope Leo’s Prayer Vigil for Peace (Sat 11 April) to use light from Lamp of Peace from Assisi
Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Vigil for Peace on Saturday, April 11, will be guided by meditations from early Church Fathers, including St. Augustine of Hippo, and will see faithful from…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Hesitancy’ 2nd Sunday Easter Year A – 12 April 2026 Link:
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Monsignor Arthur Holquin, S.T.L. – When Silence Becomes a Statement: Bishop Barron at the White House
Link: https://substack.com/@liturgyandtruth/note/c-237675246 I have admired Bishop Robert Barron for a long time. I have recommended his Catholicism series, commended his Word on Fire Bible to inquirers and catechists alike, and…