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
03 Oct 2026 – Saturday of Week 26
03 Oct 2026 – Saturday of Week 26 Optional Memorial: Bl Columba Marmion, abbot, a Dub born in 1858, ordained in Rome in 1881, Served in Dundrum, prof in Holy Cross College, Clonliffe then in 1886 entered the Abbey of Maredsous, Belgium. Became abbot in 1909, died on 30 Jan 1923 – influential spititual writer...
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Colm Holmes, We Are Chrch International: No Support for Women Priests at National Assembly
No support for Women Priests at National Assembly Bishops control Irish Synodal Pathway Patriarchy has dominated the Catholic Church for several centuries, summarised as “Pay, Pray and Obey”. Pope Francis…
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Presider’s Page for 4 October (27th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
There are reassuring sentiments for us in God’s Word, with Paul reminding us that there is no need for us to worry. If there is anything we need, we can…
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Vatican News: Final report of Synod’s canon law commission published
The canon law commission’s final report proposes amendments to the Code of Canon Law of the Latin Church, based on the work carried out by the two General Assemblies of…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Rivalry’ 27th Sunday – 4th Oct 2026
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Séamus Ahearne: More Little Thoughts…
The Parades Commission said YES. The Courts said YES. The Garvaghy Road Residents said NO. The Orange Order Members waited in Drumcree Church, impatiently. To the rest of us, as…
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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…