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
23 December 2025
23 December 2025 Optional Memorial: St John of Kanty, priest, 1390-1473, taught theology and Scripture in Krakow University, remembered for his generosity and austerity. 1st Reading: Malachiah 3:1-4, 4,4-6 God will send a fore-runner to prepare for the final day The Lord God says this: “See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way...
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Presider’s Page for 24 December (Christmas Eve masses)
In the dark of this winter day, we proclaim the new light that has shone on the world: Jesus Christ is born! With the angels, we worship God who saves…
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JIM COGLEY’S REFLECTIONS: TUES 23 DEC – MON 29 DEC 2025
Tuesday 23rd December – Speaking our Truth Speaking our truth is not an easy matter while not speaking it is not good for us in the long-term. When we feel…
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Brendan Hoban: Another kick in the teeth for Catholic women
Western People 9.12.25 It’s now generally accepted that for Catholics ‘the way of being Church in the future’, as Pope Francis described it and as Pope Leo has confirmed, is…
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Vatican News: Pope Leo XIV convenes his first Consistory of Cardinals
Pope Leo XIV convenes his first Consistory of Cardinals, which will take place on January 7-8 and will be marked by prayer, support, and counsel for the Pope. Vatican News…
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Séamus Ahearne – ADVENT TIMES:
These are interesting days. Advent is such an evocative time if it isn’t taken over by the razzmatazz of Christmas. I do wish that we could all open our Advent…
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Vatican News: Pope Leo appoints Richard Moth as new Archbishop of Westminster
Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Cardinal Vincent Nichols and appoints Richard Moth as the new Archbishop of Westminster, in Great Britain. Vatican News – link: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-12/pope-leo-xiv-britain-richard-moth-new-archbishop-westminster.html File photo…
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Vatican News: New Archbishop of New York: Church must bring God’s peace, healing to world
As Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan and appoints Archbishop Ronald Hicks to shepherd the Archdiocese of New York, Archbishop Hicks tells Vatican News that the…
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The Irish Catholic: Archbishop Martin hopes papal visit could form part of ‘lost’ Ireland’s spiritual renewal
Archbishop Eamon Martin has said Ireland is “in some ways lost” and in need of a renewed spiritual conversation, expressing hope that Pope Leo XIV could visit Ireland as part…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership – weekly Sunday video homily
Sunday 21 Dec 2025 – ‘Worth the Cost’ 4th Sunday of Advent Year A 2025
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New children’s book on Knock as Gaeilge
Jubilee 2025 and Foilseacháin Ábhair Spioradálta Is teach foilsitheoireachta Íosánach é Foilseacháin Ábhair Spioradálta a bhfuil leabhair á bhfoilsiú aige as Gaeilge faoin gcreideamh agus faoin gcultúr Críostaí le seachtó…