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
11 March 2026 – Wednesday of Week 3 of Lent
11 March 2026 – Wednesday of Week 3 of Lent Optional Memorial: St Aengus (Oengus), monk of Clonenagh, Co Laois, renowned for his devotion to native and foreign saints, wrote two martyrologies, was an abbot and bishop and died c. 824. (1) Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 God’s people have clear duties and a high destiny So...
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America Magazine: Final synod report on women’s leadership does not address female diaconate
by Courtney Mares, OSV NewsMarch 10, 2026 Link to article: https://www.americamagazine.org/news/2026/03/10/vatican-synod-report-women-deacons-leadership/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Bishop%20Seitz%3A%20A%20Catholic%20view%20from%20the%20U%20S%20-Mexico%20border&utm_campaign=Daily%203%2010%2026 ROME (OSV News) — The Vatican has published the final report of the synod study group examining women’s participation in…
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The Messenger: April copy preview…
A warm reflection on the papacy of Francis, the Resurrection as a restoration of hope, healing and new life, the inspirational civil-rights activist Daniel Berrigan SJ, a project in Malawi…
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Seán Walsh: Witnessed
Witnessed Two Voices… witnessing… # Bell! The bell! Why doesn’t he – ? Or call out – Leper! Leper! ‘Coming towards us even as we – # Then back, people!…
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Presider’s Page for 15 March 2026 (Fourth Sunday of Lent – Laetare Sunday, Mother’s Day)
Opening CommentTraditionally, this Sunday is called Laetare Sunday, which means ‘a day for joy’. At this midpoint of Lent, it is traditional to honour mothers, it’s Mother’s Day today, treasuring those still…
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Julieann Moran: Synodal Pathway latest…
Latest News from the Irish Synodal Pathway and the Universal Synod At their Spring General Meeting, the Irish Catholic Bishops reflected on the next steps of the Irish Synodal Pathway and…
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Chris McDonnell: A Scattering of Cloud
A scattering of cloud Sirens scream the background melody to a deadly dance of war. Rolling heaviness of smoke hides the broken remains of buildings shattered by explosion. Above, blue…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 10 March – Mon 16 March 2026
You can tune in to live broadcasts usually daily at 10am or recordings by going to Our Ladys Island Webcam. For ordering books at lowest prices go to jimcogley.com Tues…
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Brendan Hoban: Catholic Church needs to embrace equality
Western People 3.3.2026 Before calling the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) Pope John XXIII warmly welcomed the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael Ramsey, head of the Anglican Church on a visit…
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SÉAMUS AHEARNE – TRIVIAL COMMENTS: MUSING AND BEING AMUSED
A STATE OF CHASSIS: ‘May you live in interesting times.’ There is no clarity about the origin of this statement. It appears to say something different to the obvious. It…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Surrounded’ 3rd Sunday of Lent Year A – 8 March 2026