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
23 Sept 2026 – Wednesday of Week 25
23 Sept 2026 – Wednesday of Week 25 Memorial: St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio). Raphoe diocese celebrates St Eunan (Adomnán), abbot born in Donegal c.624, died in 704. Became a monk of Iona and chosen abbot there in 679. One of his writings is the Life of Colm Cille. 1st Reading: Proverbs (30:5-9) In...
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Changing Our Minds’ 26th Sunday Year A 27 Sept 2026
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Séamus Ahearne: Little Thoughts, Little Words, Little Ideas…
LITTLE OBSERVATIONS ON DEATH: This is only one example of daily life in a Parish: We had a funeral yesterday as we do every day, except Sundays. Ann (and there…
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Working Document for the National Synodal Assembly 2026 Published
The Working Document for the Irish National Synodal Assembly, which will take place in Gormanston, Co. Meath, on Saturday 17th October 2026, has now been published. Entitled “Is not this…
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Vatican News: The Holy See Press Office releases the programme, logos and mottos for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, which will take place from 6 to 17 November.
Vatican News – link The Holy See Press Office has released the programme for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journey to South America in November, which will see him visit…
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Brendan Hoban: Today’s church was unimaginable in 1966
Western People 15.9.2026 This September 60 years ago, I was on my way to Maynooth to begin studying for the priesthood. In the Maynooth class of 1966, in a total…
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From Soline Humbert on the death of Ludmila Javorová, RIP
︎Farewell to Ludmila Javorová, the banned priest of Brno and symbol of a vocation that Rome did not recognize. Ludmila Javorová has died at the age of 94 in a…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 22 Sept – Mon 28 Sept 2026
Wood You Believe The Journey of Enlightenment A Pathway of Transformation Retreat Facilitated by Fr. Jim Cogley and Luba Rodzhuk This retreat will offer a unique opportunity for those seeking…
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Presiders Page for 20 September (25th Sunday in Ordinary Time).
God’s ways are not our ways. God’s love and generosity are beyond our understanding. We acknowledge all God has done for us, and ask for the grace to grow into…
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Vatican News: European Synodality Conference discusses baptism, listening and leadership
The European conference on synodality in Wels, Austria, identifies baptism, listening, relationships and a new culture of leadership as key areas for the Church’s path ahead. At the conclusion of…