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
20 Aug 2026 – Thursday of Week 20
20 Aug 2026 – Thursday of Week 20 Memorial: St Bernard, 1090-1153, became a Cistercian monk at Citeaux in 113 and chosen Abbot of Clairvaux in 1115. Wrote on biblical studies, spiritual theology and philosophy. Patron of Gibraltar and beekeepers. 1st Reading: Ezekiel 36:23-28 The exiles return to their land, purified and enabled to keep...
Read MorePresider’s Page for 23 August (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
This hour of worship brings us into the presence of the God whose mystery we can never comprehend. All we have comes from the Lord, and we can only bow…
KIERAN O’MAHONY OSA
Kieran O’Mahony osa died this morning in the Hospice, at Harold’s Cross, Dublin. Kieran was 75 and a very energetic young man! He was very healthy and his bike took…
Bishop Larry Duffy:…We must seek out the gifts of priesthood and ministry from other parts of our Church to help us here…
STATEMENT FROM BISHOP LARRY DUFFY ANNOUNCING DIOCESAN CHANGES FOR DIOCESE OF CLOGHER 2026. Each year, the diocesan changes become more and more challenging. This year is no exception. A look…
Brendan Hoban: Tuam’s complex picture is finally emerging
Western People, 11.8.2026 Some time back an article in The Tablet by Michael Duggan, a freelance writer living in Surrey, England, brought a new perspective to bear on what came to…
Seán Ó Conaill: Wealth Tax Needed on Richest 1% – Piketty
To balance the world economy, protect democracy and halt global warming, a wealth tax on the world’s wealthiest 1% is urgently needed – according to Thomas Piketty, the best-selling French…
Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 18 Aug – Mon 24 Aug 2026
Our annual Pilgrimage season in Lady’s Island is now in full swing. You might like to pay a visit or bring a group for an afternoon or evening. If you…
America Magazine: Pope Leo calls on priests to ‘respect’ the post-Vatican II liturgies in new letter
by Colleen Dulle August 14, 2026 In a recent letter publicly released today, Pope Leo XIV said that anyone involved in preparing liturgies, especially priests, must show “respect” for the liturgical…
SÉAMUS AHEARNE…the good, the bad and the unexpected…
THE UNUSUAL AND THE UNEXPECTED: Mark O’Brien osa was Ordained on Saturday last, in St Augustine’s Limerick. Fearghal Caden and Adeel Abid will be Solemnly Professed in John’s Lane,…
The Messenger – September issue preview
September Messenger celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Basilica in Knock as well as three inspirational religious figures, all of whose causes for beatification are before the Church: Fr Flanagan of Boys Town, Fr…
Tim Hazelwood: The Legal System – Some Ethical Concerns
Being asked to act as an executor of a will for the first time brought with it mixed feelings. I felt honoured that someone had trusted me to ensure their…