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
24 December 2024 – Christmas Eve (Vigil Mass)
24 December 2017. Christmas Eve. (Vigil Mass)
Read MorePresider’s Page for 25 December (Christmas Day Mass)
We celebrate today an amazing mystery — God is born in time. The eternal God shares our nature, he has pitched his tent in the midst of humanity. With joy in our hearts, we contemplate the mystery of the Word made flesh.
Presider’s Page for 24 December (Christmas Night Mass)
In the dark of this winter night, we proclaim the new light that has shone on the world: Jesus Christ is born! With the angels, we worship God who saves us — for through the life, death and resurrection of this child Jesus, salvation is ours.
Jim Cogley: Reflections Tues 24 Dec to Mon 30 Dec 2024
WOOD YOU BELIEVE LIGHTS IN THE DARKNESS Moonlight over Our Ladys Island emails to – frjimcogley@gmail.com Weekday transmissions of services take place at 10am (this week Monday and Thursday) Christmas…
Vatican 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…