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
01 July 2026 – Wednesday of Week 13
01 July 2026 – Wednesday of Week 13 Memorial: St Oliver Plunkett, bishop and martyr. Ordained in Rome 1654, AB Armagh 1669, arrested in Dundalk 1679, hanged, drawn and quartered on 1 July in Tyburn, London, buried at Downside Abbey, England, his head is venerated in St Peter’s Church, Drogheda, beatified in 1920, canonised 1975....
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Séamus Ahearne: Weekly Ramblings…
JD VANCE AND ROWAN WILLIAMS: Rowan Williams did a Review of JD Vance’s Book Communion: Finding my Way Back to Faith. Rowan was gentle. He was precise. He wrote in…
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Vatican News: Pope’s final appeal to Society of Saint Pius X: Do not tear the seamless garment of Christ
The letter sent by Pope Leo XIV to the Superior General of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X is dated 29 June, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul,…
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Presider’s Page for 5 July 2026 (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
There is a lot of good news in today’s Gospel. We’re told we can bring all our troubles to Jesus and find rest. God will make our burden light. We…
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Seán O’Conaill: If the Creed is Forgotten …?
If the Christian Creed is forgotten, the scapegoat mechanism will return. This is the essence of René Girard’s warnings in defence of the Christian Creed – in support of Pope…
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Vatican News: Pope closes Consistory, ‘an experience of communion at service of mission’
Pope Leo XIV delivers his closing address for the Extraordinary Synod of Cardinals, focusing on hope, synodality, and the Church’s responsibility in a world marked by war and a crisis…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 30th June – Mon 6th July 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 There…
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Brendan Hoban: History shows that tradition is not sacrosanct
Western People 23.6.2026 The most compelling question at present facing the Catholic Church in Ireland is the imminent disappearance of what has been a central and fundamental experience of Catholic…
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Vatican News: Cardinal Grech: Synod is a sign of gentle listening
Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod, delivers the introductory address for the fourth session of the Consistory, inviting participants to view the implementation phase as a process of…
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Vatican News: Pope Leo offers encouragement to Synod continental leaders
Pope Leo XIV meets with leaders of the Synod continental bodies as they reflect on the implementation of the Synod on Synodality and the path toward the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly….
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America Magazine: The Supreme Court’s Immigration Rulings Reveal a Profound Moral Failure
by The EditorsJune 26, 2026 Link to article The hostility to immigrants enabled by yesterday’s Supreme Court decisions marks a profound moral failure in the American understanding of our national heritage….