Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality in Dublin has offered training in the theory and practice of spiritual direction since the 1970’s. The course is currently being offered, subject to numbers, and applications are being processed for the 2017 enrolment in the Diploma in Spirituality (Spiritual Direction) course in Dublin and Galway, currently validated by St. Patrick's […]
Remembering Anthony de Mello SJ, this series of evenings will be based on some of de Mello’s basic principles for wholesome living, using guided meditations and fantasy exercises. The use of imagination, awareness exercises, group discussion and creative visualisation helps to awaken greater awareness of our giftedness and to open up new pathways to God. […]
Eddie Cosgrove SJ will be ordained a priest this coming Sunday 14 May at 2.30 pm in the Milltown Park chapel, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
A thanksgiving mass for the beatification of Fr John Sullivan SJ will take place at 7 pm on Saturday 20 May in the Sports Hall of Clongowes Wood College SJ, County Kildare. The Jesuit spent many years here, teaching students and serving the sick and poor of the area.
This year we're returning to Inis Mór, but so as to make the most of the day are offering two evenings beforehand on pilgrimage, described as ‘our path through life guided by the compass of our heart'. Inspired by St Ignatius, the first evening will invite us to consider our own pilgrim journey. In the second evening, we’ll […]
The Loyola Trust has announced a scholarship for RE teachers to do a new MPhil in Christian Theology at the Loyola Institute in Trinity College Dublin. This will give teachers the opportunity to widen and deepen their theology for the benefit of students. The course will commence in September 2017 and can be completed over one or two years. […]
On Sunday 18 June, you and your friends are invited to visit one of 3,000 Holy Wells in Ireland. Since early Christian times these have been seen as places of prayer and healing. On this day, you can pray for the protection of water and furthermore you can plan with others how to protect the […]
Damien Burke, the archivist of the Irish Jesuits, will be giving a talk in the National Museum, Collins Barracks, on Willie Doyle SJ and the Battle of Messines. It will take place on June 18th at 3pm. The event, marking the centenary of the battle, will also include keynote speaker journalist Kevin Myers and a […]
Foilseacháin Ábhair Spioradálta (FS) who have published books in Irish on spirituality and culture since 1956 will mark the occasion with conversation and company while Ray Mac Mánais launches Muire na mBard: Móradh na Maighdine by Michelle Ní Ríordáin. The event will take place at 6 – 9pm, Wednesday 28 June, Carmelite Community Centre, Dublin […]
After a great pilgrimage to Poland last summer as part of preparations for World Youth Day, the Irish Jesuits are organising another Magis (more or greater) event this summer for young adults aged 18-35. Taking place in Ireland from 22 – 29 July, 2017, participants can choose between 2 options: a pilgrimage from Dublin to Glendalough […]
