MISSION statement: Revised 2026

We are a group of Catholics, some of whom are ordained, brought together by our love of Christ’s Church and a desire to be part of the synodal renewal it needs.
 
Inspired by the legacy of the Second Vatican Council, and the call to Synodality for the Church of the third millennium, we want to contribute fully to the life of our Church so that it may be a more effective and inclusive sign of the Kingdom of God.
 
To enable this, we wish to promote listening, dialogue and receptivity within the Church, and with all people of good will, open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
 
Accordingly, we aim to facilitate opportunities to share experiences, practices and insights to discern our hopes and aims for the Church in the world today.

THEOLOGY statement:

ACTA is a movement built from below by clergy and laity alike in every diocese in England and Wales. It exists to give those people an effective voice. It is an instrument to establish and promote space for a trusting dialogue within a hierarchically structured people’s Church.
 
ACTA believes that the reforms of the Second Vatican Council are the only way forward for mission to modern society. It is not a small chapel of selected followers; it believes in the Church as a “big tent”, with open doors. As a free and representative association of believers, it seeks to liberate the expertise in the ranks, so as to bring added energy and witness to the Church in the world.

Holy Spirit

3rd Sunday of Easter Matthew

Written by: Joseph O’Hanlon

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS ...
ACTA
LECTIONARY COMMENTARY
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
YEAR A B C
YEAR OF MATTHEW

Download: ACTA 3RD SUN EASTER YR MATTHEW

Homily from Fr Joe Boland, St Bride's, West Kilbride

Written by: Fr Joe Boland

2nd Sunday of Easter SUNDAY, 19 APRIL 2020.

For the last four Sundays, since the present lock-down began, I have linked what I have said in the homily to the difficult and stressful situation we all are currently living  through. But for how long can I keep doing this? Well, for a while yet, I think. According to the documents of the Church, the purpose of the homily is to open up the Word and apply it to people’s lives. 

Read more: Homily from Fr Joe Boland, St Bride's, West Kilbride

Thought for the day - Women!

Written by: Joseph O’Hanlon
Commentators on radio and tv speak about the apostles, the disciples, and their “response” to
the Risen Lord.  CP and other women commentators have emphasised the men.
The stories of the women are very complex, very rich in theological challenge, and full of promise and surmise.  These women, in their diffferent experiences, offer a theological platform 
for deep reflection.
We might begin by asking why did heaven in all four Gospel to speak first to women about resurrection.
 
A thought for the day.
 
Joseph O’Hanlon.
Holy Spirit

2nd Sunday of Easter Year A Matthew

Written by: Joseph O’Hanlon

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS ...
ACTA
LECTIONARY COMMENTARY
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
YEAR A B C
YEAR OF MATTHEW

Download: 2ND SUN EASTER YR A MATTHEW

Joseph O'Hanlon
Joseph O'Hanlon

Easter Sunday

Written by: Joseph O’Hanlon

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS ...
ACTA
LECTIONARY COMMENTARY
EASTER SUNDAY
YEAR A B C
YEAR OF MATTHEW

Download: ACTA EASTER SUN YR A B C

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  2. Good Friday Home Liturgy
  3. The Death and Resurrection of St Corona(virus)
  4. Stations of the Cross then and now - pray 8pm tonight with Pope Francis

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