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
28 July 2026 – Tuesday of Week 17
28 July 2026 – Tuesday of Week 17 1st Reading: Jeremiah 14:17-22 Jeremiah laments his people’s destruction and begs God for mercy You shall say to them this word: Let my eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease, for the virgin daughter, my people, is struck down with a...
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Séamus Ahearne: Politics…church…soccer…and Mayo for Sam!
ANDY BURNHAM: Andy Burnham claimed that the the three major influences on him were: Everton FC, the Labour Party and the Catholic Church. Now it is rather interesting that he…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 28 July – Mon 3 Aug 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…
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Synod publishes ‘Recollecting’ resource for 2027 local Church assemblies
The General Secretariat of the Synod offers Bishops and diocesan synodal teams practical guidance for evaluation Assemblies to be held in the first half of 2027. Vatican News – link…
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All-Ireland Senior Football Champions 2026 – MAYO – God Help(s) Us!
Mayo 1:20 Kerry 1:17 …after a 75-year wait.
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Father Mike Schmitz: God gives us enough light for the next step
Link to article: https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2026/07/21/father-mike-schmitz-god-gives-us-enough-light-for-the-next-step/ Saint Kevin’s Church on Harrington Street (Dublin) was filled to capacity on Monday evening, as 800 people gathered for Mass ahead of Father Mike Schmitz’s sold-out Parables…
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Fr James Martin SJ: Should (celibate) gay men be ordained priests?
The question arises every few years, whether in response to a new survey, a church document, a comment from a pope or bishop, a well-known priest leaving the priesthood and…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Competing Stories’ 17th Sunday Year A 26 July 2026
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Julieann Moran: Synodal Pathway Update
Preparing Together for October“When we learn to listen to one another, to share responsibilities, and to recognize the action of the Spirit in the various Churches, we are not merely…
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Presider’s Page for 26 July 2026 (17th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly (For resources: https://www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org/) Opening CommentGod has given us many gifts, including the promise that we will share in Christ’s glory. We give thanks…
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SÉAMUS AHEARNE: REVELLING IN RAVEL AND GUSHING OVER THE GALLAGHER BROS…
THE MUSIC OF LIFE: It was last Friday. It was the 18 July 26. It was the First Night of the BBC Proms. Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major (with…