Spirituality

Benedict XVI’s theological legacy

January 10, 2023

Theologian Jim Corkery SJ's assesses the theological legacy of the recently deceased Pope Benedict XVI. in this interview with Pat Coyle.

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Fergus O’Keefe SJ – A ‘gentle and humble presence’

January 10, 2023

Fr Fergus O'Keefe SJ died peacefully, aged 89, in Cherryfield Lodge Nursing Home, Ranelagh, Dublin on 17 December 2022.

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‘Praying for unity amidst injustice’

January 9, 2023

The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, USA, and the institutional racism which it represented, is the thematic focus of the Christian Churches for this year’s Week of Prayer for...

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‘The Mindful Our Father’ – New Messenger book

January 3, 2023

Tom Casey SJ, in his new book, brings the contemporary focus of mindfulness to the Our Father to unearth its hidden treasure.

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‘Channelling the inner fire’

December 21, 2022

Brendan McManus SJ and Christine Halloran delivered a 6-week introductory course in Ignatian spirituality at Jesuit Spirituality Centre in Belfast.

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Hope in grief

December 21, 2022

Fr Leonard Moloney SJ led an all-faith memorial service for staff and students of the National College of Ireland, with a reflection on 'The road to Emmaus’.

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Nesting and the season of Advent

December 20, 2022

CHRISTINE HALLORAN :: Suggestions to feather our hearts for Jesus' arrival inspired by a mother's experience of urgently getting ready for her new baby.

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A privileged retreat

December 19, 2022

"Everyone may have to deal with different traumas and hurts but really we are all the same; people who are trying our best.  On this retreat, we were given a...

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Advent week of guided prayer

December 19, 2022

Iva Beranek, Manager of Gardiner Street Parish, reports on participants' profound experiences with God in the Ignatian tradition.

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Studies: Light in dark times

December 6, 2022

The winter issue of Studies leads with essays that, in different ways, illustrate the theme of 'Light in dark times' – sources of hope in the midst of our age...

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