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The book of joy
December 18, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Three pieces of wisdom from a ground-breaking book on lasting happiness in a changing world.
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Coffee house contemplation
December 11, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: A six step process to 'give your head peace' while enjoying a cup of coffee.
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Mary, model of accompaniment
December 4, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Saint Ignatius encourages us to renew our love for Jesus by seeing how his mother loved him.
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What did Jesus teach us about Hell?
December 3, 2019
Bill Toner SJ :: Whatever the reality of Hell, the stress of the New Testament is decidedly on the eternal life of joy awaiting us and the infinite mercy of...
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Reflecting on Jesuit times past
November 20, 2019
After reading through the 'Irish Jesuit Annual Letters' published recently, Bill Toner SJ reflects on the shape of Jesuit life in 17th century Ireland
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The Devil wears Prada: an Ignatian perspective
November 15, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS :: The promise of glamour and prestige in the ruthless fashion industry brings the protagonist to an 'Ignatian moment' of facing the truth and making a choice
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Evil: the label and the reality
November 11, 2019
KEVIN HARGADEN :: The murder of Ana Kriegel and the rush to demonise the teenage murderers raises profound questions about the way we use the term 'evil'.
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Gently, kindly, lovingly
November 6, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Did you know that Zen and Ignatian spirituality are strikingly similar at the level of impulses?
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Surviving anxiety in the modern world
October 30, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ & JIM DEEDS :: Ten Ignatian tips for handling anxiety and achieving good mental health as part of the upcoming feature page on spirituality and mental health.
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Spiritual defence and Game of Thrones
October 22, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: The Battle of Winterfell in 'Game of Thrones' brings to mind some Ignatian principles for self-protection
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