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A Covid-19 economic boom?

March 20, 2020

NIALL LEAHY SJ :: The current pandemic will certainly lead to dramatically lower consumer spending, but another kind of valuable economic activity may well thrive

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Jesuit tertians inspire students

January 22, 2020

CYRIL MURPHY :: The recent visit of international Jesuit tertians to Clongowes Wood College SJ was a highlight of the school year.

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Taking a stand for human rights in Cambodia

August 28, 2019

ASHLEY EVANS SJ :: The Irish Jesuit, who has been working in Cambodia for over 30 years, reports on Kung Raiya, Hong Kong, the Church and Hannah Arendt.

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Climate Action Plan: Will we adapt to climate chaos?

July 11, 2019

CIARA MURPHY (JCFJ) :: The Government's Climate Action Plan lacks urgency and shows no awareness of the scale of the impending crisis.

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Ireland after the Climate Action Plan: A laggard, a leader, or a middle-manager?

July 11, 2019

KEITH ADAMS (JCFJ) :: Disappointment after realising that the Government's Climate Action Plan promises more than it delivers.

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‘Going forward’ on the Camino

May 7, 2019

CHRIS LUMB :: The headmaster of Clongowes reflects ahead of his pilgrimage with students and staff in the footsteps of St Ignatius Loyola.

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Mountain mindfulness: Companions

December 11, 2018

ASHLEY EVANS SJ :: The Irish Jesuit gives an account of the companions who have climbed the Scottish Highlands with him over the years, naming them the Hammer, the Horse...

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Mountain mindfulness: Majestic God

November 28, 2018

ASHLEY EVANS SJ :: The Irish Jesuit reflects on a deadly encounter while climbing the Scottish Highlands and describes a majestic experience of God.

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Mountain mindfulness: The climb

November 21, 2018

ASHLEY EVANS SJ :: The Irish Jesuit draws a striking parallel between his experience climbing Sgurr Nan Each mountain in Scotland and completing the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola.

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Rooted in responsibility

July 20, 2018

CHARLES JARYEKONGA SJ :: In this last of a series of blog posts, the Ugandan explores the many fruits of his apostolic activities as a regent in Belvedere College SJ.

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