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
29 September 2026 – The holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
29 September 2026 – The holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael 1st Reading: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 The vision of the Ancient One and the Son of Man, in glorious splendour As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of...
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Vatican News: Pope: Wars are senseless; Russia and Ukraine should sit down to talk
Speaking to journalists on the flight from Metz to Rome at the end of his Apostolic Journey to France, Pope Leo XIV discusses conflicts and the economic interests that sustain…
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Brendan Hoban: Jim leaves a rich legacy in his adopted Clare
Western People 22.9.2026 Just over a week or so ago on a brisk summer’s day on an elevated rise in Drumcliff cemetery on the outskirts of Ennis town, we gathered…
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Vatican News: Pope: Europe must embrace its roots to build peace and unity
Pope Leo XIV addresses a meeting on “The Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity,” saying Europe’s Christian roots “help us understand more clearly that openness to the transcendent is…
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John Cunningham speaks about his new book Aspire
Retired US priest John Cunningham has just published his new book, Aspire. John is a member of the ACP and lives in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo, the home of his ancestors….
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 29 Sept – Mon 5 Oct 2026
Please note: The 4 day retreat for Ballyvaloo in October is now full but you may wish to be placed on a waiting list in the event of cancellations. A…
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Pope Leo in France
Pope Leo in Lourdes, his address to Bishops and other stories: link to several stories
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Vatican News: Highlights of Pope Leo’s second day in France
On Pope Leo’s second day in France, he met with migrants, visited the country’s synodal assembly, celebrated Mass for 700,000 people in central Paris, and prayed at the Grotto of…
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Vatica News: Pope at UNESCO: ‘Peace cannot be built by treaties alone’
On the first day of his Apostolic Journey to France, Pope Leo XIV returns to UNESCO 46 years after St John Paul II, calling for education, science and culture to…
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Presider’s Page for 27 September (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
• Today is World Day of Migrants and refugees God’s love is displayed for us in the life and death of Jesus. We rejoice in this love, and celebrate the…
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Seán Ó Conaill: Ireland’s Synodal Pathway to be Centred on Family
(Article taken from the ACI website: link) Taken together, these two proposals – from two different synodal working groups in 2026 – suggest a remarkable synergy and timeliness – with…