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
25 May 2026 – Monday – The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
25 May 2026 – Monday – The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church 1st Reading: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Enmity between the serpent and the woman But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?”He said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid,...
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Julieann Moran – Synodal Pathway Update: Guidelines published for the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality
As the Church in Ireland continues on the pathway towards the National Synodal Assembly this October, the wider synodal journey of the universal Church is also moving forward. The General…
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Presider’s Page for 31 May 2026 (Trinity Sunday)
Opening CommentWe are invited to reflect on the mystery of God on this Trinity Sunday, as we gather to worship the One who creates, redeems and sanctifies, three persons, one…
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SÉAMUS AHEARNE: WEEKLY MUSINGS…
KEVIN BELL AND DONAL WALSH: The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust was talked about on Miriam O’Callaghan’s Sunday programme. Kevin’s parents shared the story about Kevin’s death in a hit-and-run accident,…
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Vatican News: Pope Leo’s ‘Magnifica humanitas’: AI must serve humanity not concentrate power
Marking the 135th anniversary of Rerum novarum, Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, entitled ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.’ He appeals…
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Live: Presentation of Encyclical Letter Magnifica humanitas
https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html
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Encyclical Letter Magnifica humanitas to be released today
Listen live on Vatican radio: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/epg.html#onair Vatican Radio schedule: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/epg.html#schedules
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RTÉ: Pope Leo’s first encyclical to focus on AI concerns
Updated / Monday, 25 May 2026 07:36 By Ailbhe Conneely Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent Pope Leo XIV’s much anticipated first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, or Magnificent Humanity, focusing on artificial intelligence…
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The Irish Catholic: Irish bishops tighten hold on national synodal process
Garry O’Sullivan May 21, 2026 Working Groups prepare to wrap up discussions Link to article Conservative Catholic voices have told this paper that recent episcopal oversight of the Irish Synodal Pathway…
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The Rule of Law and the Common Good: John Shea writes to the Members of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity
Dear Members of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, On March 12 and13, Boston College hosted a conference on “The Rule of Law and the Common Good.” I only found out about…
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Synodal Pathway Update: Names of Members of the 7 Study Groups published:
Working Groups Take Forward Synodal Pathway Priorities We’ve reached another important moment on the Irish Synodal Pathway. Following on from our original question “What does God want from the Church…