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
22 Sept 2026 – Tuesday of Week 25
22 Sept 2026 – Tuesday of Week 25 1st Reading: Proverbs (21:1-6, 10-13 Advice about self-control from Solomon’s proverbs The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will. All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart....
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Vatican News: The Holy See Press Office releases the programme, logos and mottos for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, which will take place from 6 to 17 November.
Vatican News – link The Holy See Press Office has released the programme for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journey to South America in November, which will see him visit…
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Brendan Hoban: Today’s church was unimaginable in 1966
Western People 15.9.2026 This September 60 years ago, I was on my way to Maynooth to begin studying for the priesthood. In the Maynooth class of 1966, in a total…
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From Soline Humbert on the death of Ludmila Javorová, RIP
︎Farewell to Ludmila Javorová, the banned priest of Brno and symbol of a vocation that Rome did not recognize. Ludmila Javorová has died at the age of 94 in a…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 22 Sept – Mon 28 Sept 2026
Wood You Believe The Journey of Enlightenment A Pathway of Transformation Retreat Facilitated by Fr. Jim Cogley and Luba Rodzhuk This retreat will offer a unique opportunity for those seeking…
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Presiders Page for 20 September (25th Sunday in Ordinary Time).
God’s ways are not our ways. God’s love and generosity are beyond our understanding. We acknowledge all God has done for us, and ask for the grace to grow into…
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Vatican News: European Synodality Conference discusses baptism, listening and leadership
The European conference on synodality in Wels, Austria, identifies baptism, listening, relationships and a new culture of leadership as key areas for the Church’s path ahead. At the conclusion of…
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Fifteen students begin priesthood training for Irish dioceses
Fifteen new students have begun their training for the priesthood for the academic year 2026 – 2027. In total, there are now 74 seminarians in formation training to minister for Irish…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team, weekly Sunday video homily
‘Worth’ 25th Sunday Year A – 20 Sept 2026
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SÉAMUS AHEARNE: ONCE UPON A TIME…
DWINDLING MINISTERS; ABANDONED CHURCHES: I was fascinated by the ‘spread’ of news, around a simple interview. Irish Times Saturday 12th September 2026. It was a surprise to me, that the…