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
22 Dec 2024 – 4th Sunday in Advent, C
22 Dec 2024 – 4th Sunday in Advent, C 1st Reading: Micah 5:2-5 Salvation would come from insignificant Bethlehem — to unite the nation under God The Lord says this: But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is...
Read MoreVatican News: Pope to Roman Curia: ‘Never speak ill of one another’
In his annual address to the Roman Curia for the exchange of Christmas Greetings, Pope Francis decries the killing of more children in Gaza. and highlights the virtue of humility…
Joe O’Leary: Japan Mission Journal
Dear Friends, The Prophets rouse us to intense expectation; Mary, on behalf of Israel and of all humanity, magnifies the Lord, as she awaits the joyful birth; and ‘hope does…
Gerry O’Connor CSsR, ACP Leadership Team, weekly Sunday homily
Gerry O’Connor CSsR, ACP Leadership Team, weekly Sunday homily for 4th Sunday of Advent (C), 2024 – Enlarged.
The Irish Synodal Pathway Advances Toward 2025 Assembly
Julieann Moran outlines the next steps for the Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church in Ireland with local conversations in the Spring leading to a pre-synodal assembly in October 2025….
Presider’s Page for 22 December (Advent 4)
Advent is drawing to a close; we have just another day left to prepare for the birth of Christ. On this Sunday, we rejoice that the promise made to Mary by the Lord is to be fulfilled.
Jim Cogley: Reflections – Tues 17 Dec – Mon 23 Dec 2024
Items of Interest: Next Thursday 19th Dec at 7.30pm in Our Lady’s Island Church we will have A Christmas Carols Evening featuring Ireland’s best female vocalist Celine Byrne along with…
Brendan Hoban: General election campaign never caught fire
Western People 10.12.2024 In the pause after the election campaign concluded and the last seat was filled, politicians and public drew a collective breath. Assessments included Not very memorable and…
Final Appeal as Survey Deadline Looms…An appeal to priests to take part in a survey on suicide
Tim Hazelwood writes: A final appeal for Priests to take part in the Survey being Conducted by UCC/National Office or Suicide Prevention. Please take the survey as it is aimed…
Reflections on Pope Francis’ address to theologians – NCR article by Daniel P Horan
In an address to a gathering of theologians and academic administrators at the Vatican on Monday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of theology, while also sharing his own desire for its future and…
Gerry O’Connor, CSsR, and ACP Leadership Team with his weekly Sunday homily.
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent from Gerry O’Connor, CSsR, and ACP Leadership Team – Unpicking Complexity. Link to homily: