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 July 2026 – St Benedict, Abbot, Patron of Europe
11 July 2026 – St Benedict, Abbot, Patron of Europe 1st Reading: Proverbs (2:1-10 The value of wisdom, devotion and fear of the Lord, so exemplified in Saint Benedict My child, if you accept my words and treasure up my commandments within you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;...
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Preview of the August edition of The Messenger
The sterling work of Jesuit agencies in war-torn countries across the Middle East makes sombre, yet inspiring, reading in the August Messenger. Michael Zammit SJ outlines how the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) provides emergency…
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Letter to Pope Leo from Be The Change…
8 July 2026 Pope Leo XIV Secretariat Of The Pope 00120 Vatican City Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Members Level 1 Piazza Pio XII 10 00120 Vatican City Dear Pope Leo &…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team, weekly Sunday video homily
‘Recharging?’ 15th Sunday Year A 12 July 2026
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Soline Humbert: “Optional memorial: Saint Maria Goretti, stabbed to death in defence of her virtue”.
I winced when I read these words on the ACP liturgical resource for the 6th of July. What “virtue” exactly are we talking about? How is it possible to still…
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Presider’s Page for 16 July 26 (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We gather as pilgrims on a journey, asking God to keep us steadfast until we reach our eternal home. In the Spirit, let us worship God who cares for us…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 7 July – Mon 13 July 2026
You can tune in to live broadcasts usually daily at 10am or recordings by going to Our Ladys Island Webcam For ordering books at lowest prices go to jimcogley.com Tues…
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Forbidden Sermon
Harald Prinz preached during a Eucharistic celebration on Sunday. An examination of conscience. Photo: Peter Schrack Last Sunday, I preached at a Eucharistic celebration. The church was full; a jubilarian…
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Seán Walsh: Reconcile
Reconcile How many times – oh, dear Jesus! – how many times down the decades have I turned away from You, taken my eyes off your eyes, gone back… down……
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***N.B.*** Click here for Daily Readings and Homily Resources from Mon 6 July to Fri 10 July 2026 (link between Homepage Calendar and Weekday Homily Resources broken, apologies for any inconvenience)
Monday of Week 14 – 06 July 2026 Optional Memorials: St Maria Goretti 1890-1902, stabbed to death in defence of her virtue; St Moninne of Killeavy, one of Ireland’s earliest…
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