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
21 Nov 2024 – The Presentation of Our Lady
21 Nov 2024 – The Presentation of Our Lady 1st Reading: Zechariah (2:14-17 Rejoice, O daughter Zion! For I will dwell in your midst Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion! For lo, I will come and dwell in your midst, says the Lord. Many nations shall join themselves to the Lord on that day, and...
Read MoreStatement on the General Election 2024 – Archbishop Dermot Farrell
It has been said that politicians campaign in poetry and govern in prose. It is certainly true that extravagant promises and self-promoting claims are the order of the day. That…
Presider’s Page for 24 November (Christ the King)
We celebrate the feast of Christ the King today, acclaiming Jesus as our king, the one who died for us and rose triumphant. We offer praise and worship — and ask for the grace to live as worthy citizens of his kingdom of justice, truth, love and peace.
Jim Cogley – Reflections Tues 19 Nov – Mon 25 Nov 2024
Each week I ask that you would not just send them on to others who may be receptive but also to pray that they will reach the right people at…
Brendan Hoban: We haven’t lost our faith in funeral rituals Western People 12.11.2024
Not too long ago when a competitive spirit between Christians of different denominations was the order of the day and religious identity seemed more significant than it is now, there were accepted…
Gerry O’Connor CSsR, ACP Leadership, Sunday homily
’Unfolding’ 33rd Sunday of the Year link: https://youtu.be/49ep2lYLk8c
Pastoral Message of Bishop Kevin Doran on the merging of Achonry and Elphin
To the Faithful of the Diocese of Achonry and the Diocese of Elphin Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is just over six months now since the Apostolic Nuncio,…
Brian Eyre, married priest: “Without the Eucharist everything the Church does is vain.” Pope Francis, Molfetta, 20 April 2018
A priest can live with a good woman. He can share the same house with her, share the same bed, be intimate with her and from their intimacy give fruit…
An appeal to priests to take part in a survey on suicide
This issue was raised at the recent ACP AGM by Leadership team member Tim Hazelwood. Faith Leaders as Suicide Responders – UCC/National Office for Suicide Prevention seek a Survey assistance…
Séamus Ahearne: Every part of this earth is sacred to my people. Every shining pine needle, every sandy shore, every mist in the dark woods, every clearing and every humming insect is holy, in the memory of my people. (Chief Seattle – from a letter written to the US President in 1883)
Jaywalking and the Donald: America is strict and straight. Jay walk and it is penalised. Be a Trump and nothing happens. Clearly assaulting women is not as serious as jay…
Presider’s Page for 17 November (Ordinary Time 33)
As we move into the darker times of the year, the readings at Mass remind us more and more of the end of time, and the glory awaiting believers. We trust that God stays with us always.