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
28 March 2026 – Saturday of Week 5 of Lent
28 March 2026 – Saturday of Week 5 of Lent (1) Ezekiel 37:21-28 I will bring them back, and I will cleanse them Say to them, Thus says the Lord God: I will take the people of Israel from the nations among which they have gone, and will gather them from every quarter, and bring...
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Assoc. of US Catholic Priests: Being Gay, Ordained, Faithful to the Church, and Appreciated by the Church
This 2023 statement has recently been reissued by the AUSCP. Introductory Statement relative to gay priests: The following statement concerning the AUSCP’s support of our brothers in ministry was offered…
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The Catholic Herald: Pope Leo reaffirms male priesthood rooted in apostolic succession
Pope Leo XIV has reiterated that the priesthood is reserved to men and is rooted in apostolic succession. Link to article: https://thecatholicherald.com/article/pope-leo-reaffirms-male-priesthood-rooted-in-apostolic-succession?fbclid=IwVERDUAQzxZtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7iGKZGCcv1dTR-66OplLRcCxlTAZBAkmkGnK082HMSTungPvk3luhd_je-sQ_aem_5eHlCN2_ytbCt8iIKH2sog Addressing pilgrims in St Peter’s Square on March…
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Paddy Ferry: Edinburgh Newman Association
Promoting open discussion and greater understanding in today’s Church. The next meeting of the Edinburgh Newman Association is on Thursday evening, April 16th @ 7.30pm. Our guest speaker will be Mgr….
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NCR Online: Pope Leo signals broad listening style through unexpected meetings
(Opus Dei, Latin Mass, Germany’s Synodal Debate, Listening as Governance) by Justin McLellan, Vatican Correspondent, Vatican City — March 24, 2026 Link to article: https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/pope-leo-signals-broad-listening-style-through-unexpected-meetings?utm_source=NCR+List&utm_campaign=e3a38fac72-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_03_26_02_43&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6981ecb02e-e3a38fac72-230658942 Pope Leo XIV’s one-on-one meeting with…
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Gerry O’Connor, CSsR and ACP Leadership Team, weekly Sunday video homily
‘Spreading’ Palm Sunday Year A – 29 March 2026
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Presider’s Page for Palm Sunday – 29 March 2026
Today’s liturgy gives us a preview of the events of Holy Week. The passion, death and resurrection of Jesus are the focus of this and every Sunday celebration. Blessing of…
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FutureChurch The Time Is Now – Let Mary Magdalene Preach the Resurrection
This Easter, FutureChurch is inviting parishioners to ask their pastor or pastoral leader to proclaim the full Resurrection Gospel, John 20:1–18, during Easter Sunday liturgy. Hearing the entire passage allows…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 24 March – Mon 31 March 2026
A Seminar entitled Fighting with God will be held in the Ignatius Rice Healing and Heritage Centre in Callan on Sat 11th April. This is a not to be missed…
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Brendan Hoban: Bishop’s youth thesis is not rooted in reality
Western People 17.3.2026. There has been some media reaction to a recent comment made by Bishop Niall Coll of Raphoe diocese (that’s Donegal, mainly). Until recently Bishop Niall was bishop…
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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱
22 Mar 2026 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Following a request from the Holy See, the Bishops of Scotland have been invited to…