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
12 March 2026 – Thursday of Week 3 of Lent
12 March 2026 – Thursday of Week 3 of Lent (1) Jeremiah 7:23-28 Life’s highest goal is obedient response to God But this command I gave them, “Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people; and walk only in the way that I command you, so that it...
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Bishops establish working groups to advance Irish Synod’s seven priorities
Irish bishops have welcomed the establishment of new Working Groups that will research and develop practical recommendations on seven national priorities emerging from the synodal listening process, ahead of the…
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Catholic Women’s Council Zoom: Women Resisting Patriarchy
Register here: bit.ly/cwcMar14
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Sight’ 4th Sunday of Lent Year A – 15 March 2026
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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…