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
29 March 2026 – Palm Sunday, (Passion Sunday) Years A, B, C
29 March 2026 – Palm Sunday, (Passion Sunday) Years A, B, C (1) Isaiah 50:4-7 Words of the Suffering Servant: “I shall not be put to shame!” The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens...
Read More-
Vatican News: Pope at Mass in Monaco: ‘You are called to bear witness to living in peace’
During Mass in the Principality of Monaco, Pope Leo XIV urges everyone not to grow “accustomed to the clamor of weapons and images of war,” and insists that the Church…
-
SÉAMUS AHEARNE: Woman as Archbishop and Artist…
SARAH MULLALLY: Sarah Mullally prodded the door with her shepherd’s crook and broke into Canterbury Cathedral last Wednesday. She was installed as Archbishop. She is the first female in this…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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….
-
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…
-
Gerry O’Connor, CSsR and ACP Leadership Team, weekly Sunday video homily
‘Spreading’ Palm Sunday Year A – 29 March 2026
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…