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 June 2026 – Wednesday of Week 11
17 June 2026 – Wednesday of Week 11 1st Reading: 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 Elijah is carried up to heaven in a chariot of fire When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; for...
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July edition of The Messenger now available
PRESS RELEASE FROM MESSENGER PUBLICATIONS 17 June 2026 Finding a good life balance is a theme that crops up in several articles in the July Messenger. Gerard Condon writes about the…
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Vatican News: Protection of Minors Commission receives new Statutes, renewed mandate
Pope Leo XIV approves new Statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, reinforcing the Church’s commitment to safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons. Vatican News – link to…
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Séamus Aherne: Weekly musings on life … and life only!
THE WONDER OF WORDS AND IN PRAISE OF A WORDSMITH: Eddie Finnegan came to mind these days out here in the Algarve. Last year, I was determined to discover what…
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Presider’s Page for 21 June 2026 (12th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We have nothing to be afraid of, we’re told in today’s Gospel. God knows every one of our needs. We gather in prayer, united by our faith, to thank God…
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Paddy Ferry: The Edinburgh Newman Association – update
The Newman Association (Promoting open debate and greater understanding in today’s Church). The next meeting of our Edinburgh Newman Association is on Wednesday evening, 24th June 2026 at 7.40– 9.00pm and at our…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 16 June – Mon 22 June 2026
Coming events: Wood You Believe – Seminar Healing of Childhood Trauma and Abuse Born out of immense suffering in the Christian Brothers Order and arising from revelations of Sexual Abuse…
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Magnifica Humanitas – copies available
Copies of Pope Leo’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas are available from Paul Daly (Éist), bookseller at ACP AGMs. Copies of the Encyclical cost €7.50 each plus postage. Please email your order…
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Vatican News: Pope Leo returns to Vatican on aircraft provided by Spanish King
Pope Leo XIV flies back to the Vatican aboard an aircraft provided by King Felipe of Spain following a technical issue that prevented the original plane from departing from Tenerife’s…
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A note from Priests Against Genocide
At this time of commemorating the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, we are asking you to consider joining the group ‘Priests Against Genocide’, set up in Italy last year, and…
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Synodal Pathway responds to the recent Irish Catholic editorial
Julieann Moran (Gen Sec) and Fr Declan Hurley (Chair) of the Synodal Pathway have formally responded to a recent editorial in the Irish Catholic – The Synod that forgot to…