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 March 2025 – Friday of Week 2 of Lent
21 March 2025 – Friday of Week 2 of Lent Optional Memorial: St Enda, associated with Cill Aine, Co Louth, studied in Scotland and back to the Boyne Valley before moving to Árainn, Cuan na Gaillimhe, an ascetic who died circa 520. (1) Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13 17-28 Jacob’s sons envy their brother Joseph, and sell...
Read MoreExaminer newspaper: Kerry diocese makes history as lay people step up amid growing priest shortage
As Ireland faces a priest shortage, Kerry’s Diocese is empowering 25 lay ministers to take on key roles in parish life. Wed, 19 Mar, 2025 – 05:00 Mairead Sheehy As…
Seán Walsh: It is expedient for you that I go away
“IT IS EXPEDIENT FOR YOU THAT I GO AWAY…” Master Eckhart sees Christian growth as a constantly deepeningattention to the pure, simple, singleness of God, an increasingreadiness to ‘let go’…
Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Sunday Homily, Lent Week 3
Gerry O’Connor: ‘Doubling Down’ 3rd Sunday Lent Year C 2025:
Veritas: Free Downloads of Liturgical Publications
Pádraig McCarthy has advised that Veritas is offering free downloads of various liturgical publications. See details by clicking the link: https://www.catholicbishops.ie/liturgy-publications
Statement from the Association of Catholic Priests
Wed 19 March 2025 As people who value both our Irishness and our Faith, we wish to state clearly that Mr. Conor McGregor’s speech in the Oval Office, where he…
Presider’s Page for 23 March (Third Sunday of Lent)
Today, as we gather to listen to the Lenten call to repentance, we worship our God of kindness who, like a patient gardener, always gives people a second chance.
John Shea: Letter to the Bishops of Ireland
Dear Bishops of Ireland, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In this season of metanoia, I write to you again about how women are treated in our church. It is, as you know, a sad…
Séamus Ahearne: So be amazed, all you people great and small who fear God! You well educated people in authority, listen and examine this carefully. Who was it, who called one as foolish as I am, from the middle of those who are seen to be wise? If I am the most looked down upon; yet he inspired me. The Confessions of St Patrick.
Lost in Space: Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore seemed ecstatic as the docking occurred. They went on a short trip to the International Space Station for eight days which turned…
Jim Cogley Reflections – Tues 18th March – Mon 24th March 2025
Tues March 18th – Telling the Story While reflecting recently on the story of Jesus curing the man born deaf who had a speech impediment, I was struck by both…
Lá Fhéile Pádraig – Happy St Patrick’s Day
Shamrock Blessing All-holy God: Father, Son and Spirit, St Patrick explained your mysterious being to the people of Ireland by means of the shamrock which you had created: send your…