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
20 Sept 2026 – 25th Sunday, (A)
20 Sept 2026 – 25th Sunday, (A) “Seek the Lord while he may be found.” But on the other hand, God’s mercy is beyond measure, so that even those who come late to his vineyard will be welcomed by his infinite love. We all can identify with those workers of the eleventh hour, whom the...
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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…
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Brendan Hoban: Dolly’s good deeds are an example to us all
Western People 8.9.2026 Some years ago I remember as a teacher being part of a school discussion about memories with a group of teenagers. Part of it was about what…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 15 Sept – Mon 21 Sept 20-26
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…