Spirituality

Halloween’s darkness and light

October 30, 2024

Halloween is both a festive fun time and a reminder of death and the darker side of life, according to Fr Jim Noonan in this RNN interview.

Remembering the ‘saints with no name’

October 30, 2024

Joe Cullen OP remembers all those who have died, especially the unnamed, in this reflection on All Saints and All Souls day. From the RNN archive.

November Messenger: Living presence

October 30, 2024

Why pray for the dead? Why sing in church? What happens when we die? These questions are addressed in the November 'Messenger'.

Sons of Ignatius: Homily Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 29, 2024

A hundred thousand welcomes?

October 29, 2024

Dr. Kevin Hargaden of the JCFJ has written an article on the Irish bishops pastoral letter 'A Hundred Thousand Welcomes?'

The beauty of having your bag stolen

October 29, 2024

BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: Having your bag and passport stolen seems like a disaster, but it can be an opportunity or a gift.

Living the Camino Back Home

October 29, 2024

'Living the Camino Back Home', by Brendan McManus SJ and Katherine O'Flynn FCJ, helps pilgrims ,keep their pilgrim experience alive and fruitful once back home.

By luck or by love?

October 24, 2024

BILL TONER SJ :: We are much more special than atheistic scientists would have us believe.

‘Bringing hope to wounded humanity’

October 16, 2024

A visiting Jesuit theology student witnessed hope and hospitality for migrants, when he worked with JRS Ireland recently.

The Synod: Obstacles and opportunities

October 15, 2024

Despite many obstacles, theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ is hopeful regarding the outcomes for change from the third and final Synodal process in Rome.