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
07 June 2026 – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
07 June 2026 – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Corpus Christi, Year A 1st Reading: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 He gave you food which you and your ancestors did not know Moses said to the people: ‘Remember how the Lord your God led you for forty years in the wilderness, to...
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Vatican News: Day one in Spain: Pope challenges youth to change history with love
Pope Leo XIV’s fourth international Apostolic Journey starts with missions given to the different groups he met today: to civil and religious authorities, set aside polarizing narratives; to those who…
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Vatican News: Pope in Spain: ‘I come to affirm and renew fidelity to the Gospel’
Addressing authorities and the diplomatic corps in Madrid, Pope Leo XIV says he traveled to Spain to encourage faith in the Gospel among believers, and reiterates that religious freedom and…
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Vatican News: Consistory: Focus on global situation, Magnifica Humanitas, Synod
In a letter to the cardinals who will take part in the meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the end of June, Cardinal Re outlines the themes of the four…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Living Forever?’ Corpus Christi Year A – Sunday 7 June 2026
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Vatican News: From institutions to the peripheries: Pope Leo’s pilgrimage to Spain
The Director of the Holy See Press Office outlines for journalists the Pope’s fourth international Apostolic Journey to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, addressing the themes of peace, disarmament,…
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SÉAMUS AHEARNE: CELEBRATION OF AWARENESS (with a nod to Ivan Illich)
MY BEACH: The smell of the sea. The relentless, rhythmic power of the waves. The gentle sun creeping onto the beach. The noisy quietness of the birds. And the total…
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Seán Walsh: Reconciling
Reconciling Mary, mother of God and my mother, Please tell your Son: I’m sorry… ‘Know what!? She smiled: Tell Him yourself… God… oh, dear God… Tell him… Talk to the…
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Presider’s Page for 7 June 2026 – Corpus Christi
Opening CommentToday’s liturgy invites us to reflect on God’s care for the family of faith, especially through the gift of divine nourishment on our pilgrimage through life. Christ gives us…
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Vatican News: Pope Leo XIV appoints lay woman Prefect of Dicastery for Communication
Currently President and COO of EWTN News, Maria Montserrat Alvarado will succeed Paolo Ruffini in November, continuing the path of reform and renewal initiated by Pope Francis. Vatican News link…
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Vatican News: Audiobook of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” now available
The English editorial team of Vatican Radio – Vatican News has prepared an audiobook of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” divided into the following seven audio files: Link to…