ACP Zoom guest speaker, Julieann Moran, General Secretary for the Synodal Pathway, will discuss where the Synodal Pathway (Ireland) and the Universal Synod are at present. Julieann has just returned…
As we gather, we are challenged to be hospitable, welcoming people. We worship the God who always has a welcome for us.Penitential RiteSupported by this divine care, we call to…
The beautiful story of the Good Samaritan is told again at today’s Mass, with its challenge to us to look after others, as the Good Samaritan did. We gather to…
John Wijngaards is founder of the UK-based Wijngaards Institute for Catholic Research, writing in the Irish Times: Pope Francis has unleashed a synodal process of consultations in the Catholic Church. It offers…
It has been said that politicians campaign in poetry and govern in prose. It is certainly true that extravagant promises and self-promoting claims are the order of the day. That…
We celebrate the feast of Christ the King today, acclaiming Jesus as our king, the one who died for us and rose triumphant. We offer praise and worship — and ask for the grace to live as worthy citizens of his kingdom of justice, truth, love and peace.
Each week I ask that you would not just send them on to others who may be receptive but also to pray that they will reach the right people at…
Not too long ago when a competitive spirit between Christians of different denominations was the order of the day and religious identity seemed more significant than it is now, there were accepted…
’Unfolding’ 33rd Sunday of the Year link: https://youtu.be/49ep2lYLk8c
To the Faithful of the Diocese of Achonry and the Diocese of Elphin Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is just over six months now since the Apostolic Nuncio,…
A priest can live with a good woman. He can share the same house with her, share the same bed, be intimate with her and from their intimacy give fruit…
This issue was raised at the recent ACP AGM by Leadership team member Tim Hazelwood. Faith Leaders as Suicide Responders – UCC/National Office for Suicide Prevention seek a Survey assistance…
Jaywalking and the Donald: America is strict and straight. Jay walk and it is penalised. Be a Trump and nothing happens. Clearly assaulting women is not as serious as jay…
As we move into the darker times of the year, the readings at Mass remind us more and more of the end of time, and the glory awaiting believers. We trust that God stays with us always.
Tue 12th Nov – Christianity – The Golden Period The golden period of Christianity was the first three hundred years before it became the official religion of the Roman Empire….
Western People 5.11.2024 Cardinal William Conway (archbishop of Armagh and the leader of the Irish Catholic Church,1963-77) was known as ‘a cute man’ who had a talent for playing his…
ACP Leadership Team member, Gerry O’Connor CSsR, with his weekly Sunday video homily for Sunday 10 Nov 2024, 32nd Sunday of the Year – ‘Little Things’:
AGM 2024 – Audio Running Order Timeline – approx. Recording 1 00’00” Gerry O’Connor CSsR, Chair, introduction 01’35” Intro prayer 05’30” Running Order of AGM 2024 06’44” Apologies 07’18” Minutes…
Losing Confidence: I have lost confidence in myself. How could I misread the mind of so many? Why am I so stupid, in understanding how and why people behave in…
TODAY!!! ACP AGM Wed 6 Nov 2024 2.00-5.00pm Radisson Hotel, Athlone. Speakers: Michael Conway, Gerry O’Hanlon, Tim Hazelwood on Care of Priests and Synodality Tim Hazelwood: Care of Priests; Data…
Edinburgh Newman Association The next meeting of our Edinburgh Newman Association is on Monday evening November 25th at 7.30pm. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Jock Dalrymple MA STL. Fr….
Gathering together in the Lord’s house, we bring simple gifts into God’s presence – our love, our care for each other, our worshipping hearts and voices. We ask for the grace to continue to show love through the coming week.
ACP AGM Wed 6 Nov 2024 2.00-5.00pm Radisson Hotel, Athlone. Speakers: Michael Conway, Gerry O’Hanlon, Tim Hazelwood on Care of Priests and Synodality Tim Hazelwood: Care of Priests; Data Protection…
It has been a great privilege to provide these daily reflections from Our Lady’s Island since the onset of Covid. Hopefully they continue to shed some light on issues and…
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