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
06 Oct 2026 – Tuesday of Week 27
06 Oct 2026 – Tuesday of Week 27 Optional Memorial: St Bruno, born Cologne 1033, Prof of Theology in Rheims Uni and later its head. Founded the Carthusians at La Grande Chartreuse where he died in 1101. 1st Reading: Galatians 1:13-24 Paul once persecuted the church but later met Cephas (Peter) in Jerusalem You have...
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Vatican News: St Augustine’s reservations about ‘just war’
As the debate over the concept of ‘just war’ continues, it is important to understand St Augustine’s positions in all the complexity of their historical context and as part of…
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ACP AGM 2026
ACP AGM Wed 11 Nov 2026 2.00-5.00pm Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore All Welcome Speakers Gerry O’Hanlon SJ and Patricia Melvin on Synodal Pathway developments Tim Hazelwood – Care of Priests…
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Séamus Ahearne: The Harvest Thanksgiving
Three words come immediately to mind: Reverence. Mystery. Gratitude. The Harvest is just the obvious, concerning the fruits of the earth; it is the produce of our lives. Every day…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 6 Oct – Mon 12 Oct 2026
Please note: There have been 5 cancellations for the 4-day retreat in Ballyvaloo in October that was previously full. This is entitled: The Journey of Enlightenment – A Pathway of…
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Presider’s Page for 11 October (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
• Prisoners’ Sunday is marked today, beginning Prisoners’ Week We gather as fellow-pilgrims at this Sunday’s Eucharist, all journeying to the great banquet of heaven. In our Communion today, we…
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Tony FlanneryThe concluding meeting of the Irish Synodal Process
The concluding meeting of the Irish Synodal Process Oct 04 – Taken from Tony Flannery’s blog: https://www.tonyflannery.com/the-concluding-meeting-of-the-irish-synodal-process/ Two weeks from today, October 17, what I believe is the culmination of…
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Colm Holmes, We Are Chrch International: No Support for Women Priests at National Assembly
No support for Women Priests at National Assembly Bishops control Irish Synodal Pathway Patriarchy has dominated the Catholic Church for several centuries, summarised as “Pay, Pray and Obey”. Pope Francis…
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Presider’s Page for 4 October (27th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
There are reassuring sentiments for us in God’s Word, with Paul reminding us that there is no need for us to worry. If there is anything we need, we can…
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Vatican News: Final report of Synod’s canon law commission published
The canon law commission’s final report proposes amendments to the Code of Canon Law of the Latin Church, based on the work carried out by the two General Assemblies of…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team weekly Sunday video homily
‘Rivalry’ 27th Sunday – 4th Oct 2026