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
17 December 2025 – Wednesday
17 December 2025 – Wednesday – Preparation for Christmas The O Antiphons begin: Details: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/o-antiphons-advent 1st Reading: Genesis 49:2, 8-10 The dying Jacob predicts future glory for the tribe of Judah Jacob called his sons and said to them: “Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob; listen to Israel your father. Judah, your brothers shall praise...
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Presider’s Page for 21 December (Fourth Sunday of Advent)
The Season of Advent ends on Wednesday next, so the celebration of the birth of Christ is now very close. We gather in preparation for that great event, worshipping God…
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Seán Walsh: A Poem
Mary, Mother of God… and my Mother: Please tell your Son, I’m sorry… ‘Know what?’ She smiled: ‘Tell Him yourself…‘ Jesus… Oh, Jesus! Where to begin? And how? How often?…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 16 Dec Mon 22 Dec 2025
For ordering Wood You Believe books go to jimcogley.com Services are usually daily 10am. Sunday 11am. Webcam: ourladysisland.ie Updates on seminars and retreats will be posted early in New Year….
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New film: “I panni stesi nella fede quotidiana” (“Clothes Hanging Out to Dry in Daily Faith”)
“I panni stesi nella fede quotidiana” (“Clothes Hanging Out to Dry in Daily Faith”) is a new documentary by Italian director Alberto Valletta. The film, which explores the intersection of queerness and…
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Statement of the Winter 2025 General Meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference
Members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference gathered this week for their Winter 2025 General Meeting. The President of the Conference is Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, and the Vice-President…
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Jesuits.ie: Why not women deacons? (includes links to three podcasts)
Link to article: Dr Zagano is Professor of Religion at Hofstra University in New York, the author of many books, and a specialist on the diaconate. She was appointed to…
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Press Release: ACP Response to Vatican Decision on Women Deacons
11 Dec 2025 Association of Catholic Priests The Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) expresses deep disappointment at the Vatican’s December 4th decision once again rejecting the ordination of women as…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP leadership weekly Sunday video homily
Sunday 15 Dec 2025 – ‘Stripped to the Core’ 3rd Sunday of Advent Year A 2025
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Brendan Hoban: Sr Stan’s style broke the religious mould
Western People 2.12.2025 There has always been a pious image among very religious people that certain types of people are really cut out to be priests or nuns. For the…
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Séamus Ahearne: TRUMP IS DELUDED:
I feel some sympathy for Donald Trump. He is deluded. He is like that neurotic grasshopper that I sometimes mention. He lives in a fantasy world. The word conjures up…