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
18 July 2025 – Friday of Week 15
18 July 2025 – Friday of Week 15 1st Reading: Exodus 11:10-12:14 Passover is a reminder of our deliverance from slavery and death Moses and Aaron performed all these wonders before Pharaoh; but the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not let the people of Israel go out of his land. The Lord said...
Read MoreMCGUIRK: The disgraceful calumny of Tuam
With the excavation work already underway in the Tuam Mother and Baby Home, Gript editor, John McGuirk, has penned a most interesting article. Link to the article:
NCR Online: Priests’ group urges Pope Leo to protect due process for accused clergy
by Ryan Di Corpo Anational group of U.S. Catholic priests has urged the Vatican to safeguard the due process rights of accused clergy. The group faulted bishops for allegedly violating…
Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership weekly Sunday video homily
Homily for 16th Sunday of the Year C, 2025. Theme is Burnout. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr4J-jYrR0s
Julieann Moran: Synodal Pathway Update
One Baptism, Many Voices: Walking the path of renewal from Dalgan to Kilkenny As the Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church in Ireland continues, the National Team gathered on May…
Invite from the USA – Faith & Sustainability Podcast
Dear Members of the Association of Catholic Priests: I hope this note finds you well and inspired in your sacred work. I’d like to personally invite you to explore the Faith…
Séamus Ahearne: ‘Blame it on the Stones, the Rolling Stones.’ Kris Kristofferson (1978)
LIVE AID – 40TH ANNIVERSARY: Michael Buerk reported on the Ethiopian Famine in October 1984. His words inspired Band Aid Charity (Do they know it’s Christmas?’) and then ‘Live Aid’…
Presider’s Page for 20 July (Ordinary Time 16)
As we gather for Mass today, we are challenged to be hospitable, welcoming people. We worship the God who always has a welcome for us.
Vatican News: The collapse of Gaza and failure of the international community
The collapse of Gaza and failure of the international community UN agencies warn of imminent collapse as bombings, hunger and forced displacement continue. By Francesca Merlo After 21 months of…
POSTPONED….Invitation: Visual Artists Exhibition, Midleton, Cork, 18 July 25
NEWS JUST IN: Unfortunately due to recent rain damage to the roof of our venue, MY PLACE in Midleton, for our first exhibition the event has to be postponed. I…
Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 15 July – Mon 21 July 2025
For ordering books online go to Jimcogley.com Note: Email is frjimcogley@gmail.com Tues July 15th – Betrayals in Relationships At one point in the Gospels Peter professed undying loyalty to his…