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
19 Sept 2026 – Saturday of Week 24
19 Sept 2026 – Saturday of Week 24 Optional Memorial: St Januarius, Bishop of Benevento, martyred at Naples in 305, with six companions. 1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49 What is sown and dies rises to new, incorruptible life. Our bodies will resemble the risen Jesus But some one will ask, “How are the dead...
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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…
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Irish Times: ‘My proposal was to stop Confirmation’: Ireland’s ageing priests under pressure as numbers drop
Patsy McGarry Sat Sept 12 2026 – 06:00 Fr Seamus Ahearne. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Fr Seamus Ahearne is turning 80 in November but shows no signs of slowing down and…
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Presider’s Page for 13 September (24th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Presider’s Page for 13 September (24th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Forgiveness is one of the great qualities of Christianity. We are challenged to forgive each other as readily as God…