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
11 April 2026 – Easter Saturday
11 April 2026 – Easter Saturday 1st Reading: Acts 4:13-21 Risking their lives, Peter and John tell what they have seen and heard Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and recognized them as companions of Jesus. When they saw...
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Fuel Blockades in Ireland: Statement from Bishop Cullinan
Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan has released a statement on the growing unrest in Ireland, which is close to destabilising the nation: “The current protests concerning fuel costs reflect a deep frustration…
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Vatican News: Pope Leo’s Prayer Vigil for Peace (Sat 11 April) to use light from Lamp of Peace from Assisi
Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Vigil for Peace on Saturday, April 11, will be guided by meditations from early Church Fathers, including St. Augustine of Hippo, and will see faithful from…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Hesitancy’ 2nd Sunday Easter Year A – 12 April 2026 Link:
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Monsignor Arthur Holquin, S.T.L. – When Silence Becomes a Statement: Bishop Barron at the White House
Link: https://substack.com/@liturgyandtruth/note/c-237675246 I have admired Bishop Robert Barron for a long time. I have recommended his Catholicism series, commended his Word on Fire Bible to inquirers and catechists alike, and…
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Vatican News: Pope: The threat against the entire Iranian people is unacceptable
Addressing journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV asks “all people of goodwill to always search for peace and to reject war,” calls for a return to the negotiating table…
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Presider’s Page for 12 April 2026 (Second Sunday of Easter)
Opening Comment Even though Easter Week is now behind us, today’s liturgy still overflows with the joy of Jesus’ resurrection. We continue to celebrate that great event for the next…
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Seán Ó Conaill: Violence in the Bible: A Motivational Pattern?
Is there an underlying sameness to biblical stories of violence – including the crucifixion of Jesus? “The Lord looked with favour on Abel…” (Gen 4:4) And so began Cain’s hostility…
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Brendan Hoban: Tackling the growth of complaint culture
Western People 31.3.2026 It’s only recently I’ve discovered a writer whose real name escapes me but who has chosen the unlikely pen name, Theodore Dalrymple. Among his titles are In…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 7th April – Mon 13th April 2026
An Event Not to be Missed A soulful evening of song and story will be given by one of Ireland’s best known opera singers Celine Byrne on Friday 17th April…