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
24 March 2025 – Monday of Week 3 of Lent
24 March 2025 – Monday of Week 3 of Lent Optional Memorial: St Macartan, first Bishop of Clogher, known as Patrick’s ‘Strong Man’ for his dedication and faithfulness. (1) 2 Kings 5:1-15 Naaman the Syrian takes the prophet’s advice and is cured of leprosy Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was...
Read MoreBrendan Hoban: Contemplative prayer is all about letting go
Western People 18.3.2025 Almost 50 years ago now, Thomas Green S.J. wrote a famous book called When the well runs dry. While I have a general memory of what the…
We Are Church (Ireland): Zoom – March 27 @ 7.30pm – Synodality: Hope for the Church, and for the world, … and for women?
Synodality: Hope for the Church, and for the world, … and for women? Mary T. Barron O.L.A. will talk about her experience of being at the Synod as a woman…
Vatican News: Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday
Pope Francis is scheduled to be discharged from hospital on Sunday, 23 March. He will return to Casa Santa Marta after the Angelus, during which he will greet and bless…
Examiner newspaper: Kerry diocese makes history as lay people step up amid growing priest shortage
As Ireland faces a priest shortage, Kerry’s Diocese is empowering 25 lay ministers to take on key roles in parish life. Wed, 19 Mar, 2025 – 05:00 Mairead Sheehy As…
Seán Walsh: It is expedient for you that I go away
“IT IS EXPEDIENT FOR YOU THAT I GO AWAY…” Master Eckhart sees Christian growth as a constantly deepeningattention to the pure, simple, singleness of God, an increasingreadiness to ‘let go’…
Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Sunday Homily, Lent Week 3
Gerry O’Connor: ‘Doubling Down’ 3rd Sunday Lent Year C 2025:
Veritas: Free Downloads of Liturgical Publications
Pádraig McCarthy has advised that Veritas is offering free downloads of various liturgical publications. See details by clicking the link: https://www.catholicbishops.ie/liturgy-publications
Statement from the Association of Catholic Priests
Wed 19 March 2025 As people who value both our Irishness and our Faith, we wish to state clearly that Mr. Conor McGregor’s speech in the Oval Office, where he…
Presider’s Page for 23 March (Third Sunday of Lent)
Today, as we gather to listen to the Lenten call to repentance, we worship our God of kindness who, like a patient gardener, always gives people a second chance.
John Shea: Letter to the Bishops of Ireland
Dear Bishops of Ireland, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In this season of metanoia, I write to you again about how women are treated in our church. It is, as you know, a sad…