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The making of a saint

November 4, 2005

November 4, 2005 The making of a saint The story of the recently canonised Alberto Hurtado SJ by Fergus O’Donoghue SJ Alberto Hurtado and his wife Ana Cruchaga were a...

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“Just a lad of eighteen summers”

November 1, 2005

November 1, 2005 "Just a lad of eighteen summers" Kevin Barry exhibition in Belvedere by Oliver Murphy Last Tuesday, November 1, was the 85th anniversary of the execution of Kevin...

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Two for the road

October 20, 2005

John Dunne was present for a double-bash to send off John Humphreys before he moved over to Galway to take up his new post as rector of St. Ignatius. Double...

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The Republic and values

October 20, 2005

Though “Rip-off Republic” may not have touched on some of the greatest offending institutions in Ireland today, Eddie Hobbs used the programme effectively to point out some pretty grim facts...

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How will they come home to New Orleans?

October 20, 2005

Edmond Grace remembers a black musician he met in New Orleans in 1991, a man proud to be from that great city. Edmond ponders how Hurricane Katrina might have affected...

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Did you not say the fighting was over?

October 20, 2005

Tom Leyden reflects on the incendary situation in Northern Ireland these past months and sees the need for dialogue and sensible leadership. My friend Paolo from Naples came to visit...

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One goal, many journeys, enjoy yours!

October 20, 2005

As leader of the Irish Magis group, Gerry Clarke has a unique perspective on those heady August days which culminated with the World Youth Day gathering in Marienfeld, Cologne, for...

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Jesuits serve up theology on NUI menu

October 20, 2005

Dr Brian Grogan SJ, President of the Milltown Institute, assesses the significance of Milltown being formally inaugurated as a Recognised College of the National University of Ireland on October 5th....

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Back to the Future of Europe

October 20, 2005

Pat Coyle looks back on the ‘Future of Europe’ conferences in All Hallows and in her beloved Croke Park last week, and on John Dardis’ call for Irish people to...

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Rooting for Matt

March 20, 2005

Barney McGuckian recounts his valiant but failed attempt to convince ‘Gerry Ryan Show’ listeners to vote for Matt Talbot as Ireland’s favourite saint. Late in October, Evelyn from the Gerry...

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