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
09 Sept 2026 – Wednesday of Week 23
09 Sept 2026 – Wednesday of Week 23 Memorial: St Ciarán (Feast in Clonmacnois), born in Roscommon c.512, went to Clonmacnois in 545 and founded a monastery, which became one of the most renowned in Europe. Died aged 33 while it was being built. 1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 Christians are free to marry or...
Read More-
Vatican News: Synod: Reports published on relations between bishops, consecrated life, and ad limina visits
The General Secretariat of the Synod on Tuesday released the Final Report of Study Group No. 6 on the review, from a synodal and missionary perspective, of the documents on…
-
Tina Beattie (from her Substack account): The Nativity of the Virgin Mary – A Neglected Tradition
The Nativity of the Virgin MaryA neglected tradition Tina BeattieSep 8Catholic and Orthodox churches celebrate the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (the Theotokos) today, 8th September. Last Sunday, I was…
-
From John Shea to Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity
Dear Cardinals and Members of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, Could it be that Gabriel Daly, O.S.A. in “How can this Man give us his Flesh to eat?” is a prophet…
-
Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 8 Sept – Mon 14 Sept 2026
Wood You Believe The Journey of Enlightenment A Pathway of Transformation Retreat Facilitated by Fr. Jim Cogley Director of Pilgrimage at Our Lady’s Island With Luba Rodzhuk This retreat will…
-
Paddy Ferry: Edinburgh Newman Association
(Promoting open discussion and…
-
Séamus Ahearne: Sentry Duty
ELECTRIC PICNIC AND CROKE PARK: I struggled this weekend with a Sentry; with Conflict Resolution; and with Treating people like a Pagan, or a Tax Collector! So I tried to…
-
Presider’s Page for 6 September (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We gather as God’s family, concerned for each other, supporting one another in sadness and joy. The challenge of living as part of the Christian family is laid out for…
-
Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Mutual Responsibility’ 23rd Sunday Year A – 6 Sept 2026
-
Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 1 Sept – Mon 7 Sept 2026
Our annual Pilgrimage season in Lady’s Island is still in full swing. You might like to pay a visit or bring a group for an afternoon or evening. If you…
-
Damian O’Farrell – a survivor, responds to the recent statement from the Christian Brothers following a judge’s decision to name former members of the Congregation in a newspaper advert following a civil claim brought by a survivor.
Link to Christian Brothers’ Statement Link to Newspaper Advertisement details Tony Flannery’s comment on the issue, which also appeared in the Irish Times Follow-up Irish Times article: Survivors experience Christian…