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
08 July 2026 – Wednesday of Week 14
08 July 2026 – Wednesday of Week 14 Optional Memorial; St Kilian, bishop and martyr, born in Mullagh in the Diocese of Kilmore. Left Ireland with 11 companions, became known as the Apostle of Thuringa and eastern Franconia (in present day Germany). Put to death with Koloat and Totnan in 689. Strong devotion in Würzburg...
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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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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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04 July 2026 – Saturday of Week 13
Optional memorial: St Elizabeth of Portugal, 1271-1336, of the House of Aragon, had an unhappy marriage with the King of Portugal, persevered, as a widow she lived n poverty as…
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Presider’s Page for 5 July 2026 (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
There is a lot of good news in today’s Gospel. We’re told we can bring all our troubles to Jesus and find rest. God will make our burden light. We…