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
16 March 2026 – Monday of Week 4 of Lent
16 March 2026 – Monday of Week 4 of Lent (1) Isaiah 65:17-21 “Rejoice in what I am creating!” Good things in store for those who love God For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and...
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Re Allianz Insurance and Gaza: Parishioner’s Letter to Archbishop Eamon Martin and Bishop Tom Deenihan
Dear Archbishop Eamon Martin and Bishop Tom Deenihan, I have previously written to you Archbishop, in July 2025, as a committed yet frustrated Catholic at the variability in the church’s action in…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 17 March Mon 23rd March 2026
Seminar entitled Fighting with God will be held in the Ignatius Rice Healing and heritage Centre in Callan on Sat 11th April. This is a ‘not to be missed’ event…
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New Book: Jesus and Justice: Organizing for God’s Reign on Earth Then and Now
Jesus and Justice presents the life of the historical Jesus as a bold and transformative call to action, inviting readers to actively follow his nonviolent and revolutionary example. Grounded in…
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New Book: The Living Image: Returning to the Heart by Anna Burke
‘In contemplating the heart of Jesus, we encounter not just a symbol but a relationship, one that calls us to…
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St Patrick’s Day – Liturgy Preparation – as Gaeilge agus Béarla!
Blessing of Shamrock The Lord be with you.And also with you.May St. Patrick be a prayerful companion to the people ofand may we be faithful to the faith of our…
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Synod Report (and reactions): On women’s participation in the life and leadership of the Church
Executive Summary The Final Report of Group 5 is divided into three parts. The first part recounts the history of Group 5 of the Synod on Synodality and outlines the historical and methodological…
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Séamus Ahearne: Chris Fitzgerald with Balaam’s far-seeing eye, Butch Cassidy and Shortening the Road…
BALAAM AND HIS ASS: Balaam is an interesting character, and very strange. (The Bible). His donkey seems more sensible and more attractive than he does. One descriptive line for Balaam,…
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Bishops establish working groups to advance Irish Synod’s seven priorities
Irish bishops have welcomed the establishment of new Working Groups that will research and develop practical recommendations on seven national priorities emerging from the synodal listening process, ahead of the…
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Catholic Women’s Council Zoom: Women Resisting Patriarchy
Register here: bit.ly/cwcMar14
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Sight’ 4th Sunday of Lent Year A – 15 March 2026