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 December 2025
18 December 2025 Optional Memorial (Feast in Killaloe): St Flannan, lived in the 7th century, son of King Thomond, entered Molua’s monastery at Killaloe and became abbot, was a noted preacher. 1st Reading: Jeremiah 23:5-8 A righteous Branch who will rule with wisdom and justice “The days are surely coming,” says the Lord, “when I...
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The Irish Catholic: Archbishop Martin hopes papal visit could form part of ‘lost’ Ireland’s spiritual renewal
Archbishop Eamon Martin has said Ireland is “in some ways lost” and in need of a renewed spiritual conversation, expressing hope that Pope Leo XIV could visit Ireland as part…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership – weekly Sunday video homily
Sunday 21 Dec 2025 – ‘Worth the Cost’ 4th Sunday of Advent Year A 2025
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New children’s book on Knock as Gaeilge
Jubilee 2025 and Foilseacháin Ábhair Spioradálta Is teach foilsitheoireachta Íosánach é Foilseacháin Ábhair Spioradálta a bhfuil leabhair á bhfoilsiú aige as Gaeilge faoin gcreideamh agus faoin gcultúr Críostaí le seachtó…
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Dr Luca Badini Confalonieri: The Synodal process has been hijacked…
You’ve been duped – exposing Vatican deceptions about the decision on women deacons Dr Luca Badini Confalonieri – 17 December 2025 Link to article: published on The Wijngaards Institute for…
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We Are Church: Statement in the wake of the Petrocchi Report.
We Are Church Ireland wishes to add its voice to those who have expressed deep disappointment at the conclusions of the Petrocchi Report, barring women from the diaconate. We are…
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Julieann Moran: Synodal Pathway Update
Baptised and Sent Sets out Seven Priorities for Renewal https://synod.ie/baptised-and-sent-seven-priorities/ Julieann Moran and Fr Declan Hurley offer their insights into the seven priorities for the Irish Synodal Pathway, as set…
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Chris McDonnell: The Great Antiphons of Advent
This article was originally posted in 2021. In a time of preparation: The Great Antiphons of Advent Chris McDonnell La Croix 18 December 2021 The Season of Advent moves on…
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Presider’s Page for 21 December (Fourth Sunday of Advent)
The Season of Advent ends on Wednesday next, so the celebration of the birth of Christ is now very close. We gather in preparation for that great event, worshipping God…
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Seán Walsh: A Poem
Mary, Mother of God… and my Mother: Please tell your Son, I’m sorry… ‘Know what?’ She smiled: ‘Tell Him yourself…‘ Jesus… Oh, Jesus! Where to begin? And how? How often?…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 16 Dec Mon 22 Dec 2025
For ordering Wood You Believe books go to jimcogley.com Services are usually daily 10am. Sunday 11am. Webcam: ourladysisland.ie Updates on seminars and retreats will be posted early in New Year….