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
17 Feb 2026 – Tuesday of Week 6
17 Feb 2026 – Tuesday of Week 6 Optional memorials: The Seven Founders of the Servite Order, in the early 13th century seven young Florence merchants decided to live better Christian lives. They became known as the Servants of Mary and followed the rule of St Augustine. St Fintan, born in Leinster wit his religious formation in Terryglass,...
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Presider’s Page for 22 February 2026 (First Sunday of Lent)
The Rite of Election of Catechumens is celebrated today. We celebrate the first Sunday of Lent. All over the world today, men and women are beginning a period of preparation…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 17th Feb – Mon 23rd Feb 2026
Note: Coming Wood You Believe Healing Seminar with Jim Cogley & Luba Rodzhuk: There are just a few places still available for the Ballyvaloo Retreat from 23rd-26th Feb. Also, for…
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RELIGIONNEWS.COM: Epstein files reveal ties to Catholic conservatives’ anti-Francis campaign
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The newly released Epstein files show that Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon discussed opposition to Pope Francis, including a move that Bannon claimed would ‘take down…
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Colm Holmes from We Are Church writes:
The “MESSENGER” dates from 1888. Donal Neary SJ has been the editor for more than 10 years. I was delighted to read in the March 2026 edition that the MESSENGER supports…
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The Tablet: The distortion of René Girard
René Girard has been mentioned a lot of late in many ACP posts. Check out this article in The Tablet by Michael Kirwan. (Registration required). Update: Full article below, submitted…
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The Way – weekly newsletter from the Irish Bishops’ Conference
Sharing Good News Weekly newsletter of the Bishops’ digital platform The Way12 February 2025 – Issue 247Catholic Communications Office, Maynooth Link to Newsletter: https://theway.ie
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The Bishop of the Derry diocese of the Catholic Church says that the organisation needs to look at ways of restructuring itself as members of the clergy are being “worked to exhaustion”.
Bishop Donal McKeown, who has handed in his resignation after turning 75 but remains in post while his successor is selected, spoke to The Irish News after the suspension of…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership weekly Sunday video homily
‘Virtue’ 6th Sunday Year A – 15 Feb 2026
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SÉAMUS AHEARNE: THE ACP AS A BISHOP!
I like the thought – of a Collective Noun. Bees – a swarm. Fish – a shoal/school. Birds – a flock. Lions – a pride. Wolves – a pack. Ants…
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Reminder: Zoom today (Thurs @ 8.00pm) – A Divine Calling – Soline Humbert with Mary McAleese
THURSDAY West/ FRIDAY East Asia & Oceania A DIVINE CALLING One Woman’s Lifelong Battle for Equalityin the Catholic Church Soline Humbert & Dr Mary McAleese Thursday 12th Feb, 8 – 9.30pm London time “Some…