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
29 June 2026 – Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
29 June 2026 – Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles 1st Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Peter is imprisoned, but an angel sets him free to continue leading the church About that time King Herod laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. He had James, the brother of John, killed with the sword. After he...
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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….
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Respite’ 13th Sunday Year A – 28 June 2026
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Impartial Reporter: Fermanagh priest hits out at Catholic Church – Allianz deal
(This article is from the Impartial Reporter newspaper, 23 June 2026. This link will take you to the full article. This link will take you to previous articles on this…
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Peter C. Phan: MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS – Reflections from an Asian Perspective
The ACP is grateful to Peter C Phan for permission to publish his article on Magnifica Humanitas. This is a link to all articles posted on the ACP site dealing…
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Synod: a long and promising journey
Meeting of the heads of the continental bodies of the Catholic Church beginLink to article Opening the proceedings in the late afternoon of Tuesday, 23 June, Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General…