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Religious literacy: Challenges for Today
December 13, 2019
A Loyola Institute conference in the New Year will examine the impact of our increasing ignorance around religion
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Coffee house contemplation
December 11, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: A six step process to 'give your head peace' while enjoying a cup of coffee.
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The future of the very young
December 11, 2019
In The Pope Video for December, Francis prays that all countries take necessary measures to make the future of children a priority
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Peter McVerry’s righteous anger
December 4, 2019
Peter McVerry SJ made headline news this week with his letter in the Irish Times published under the title 'A tale of two cities'
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Hope is not optimism
December 4, 2019
'Hope in a Time of Need' is the title of Dr Con Casey's recent presentation in the Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin
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Mary, model of accompaniment
December 4, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Saint Ignatius encourages us to renew our love for Jesus by seeing how his mother loved him.
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Mixed emotions as spirituality centre closes
December 4, 2019
Willie Reynolds SJ and Amy Hallett Cusack speak to Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications about the closure and legacy of the Jesuit Centre of Spirituality and Culture in Galway
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Living the Jesuit vision: Phil Fogarty RIP
December 3, 2019
Jesuits from Ireland flew to the USA for the funeral Mass of Philip Fogarty SJ in Pittsburgh on Tuesday 3 December. He was fondly remembered
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A life-changing prayer
December 3, 2019
Pat Coyle, Director of Irish Jesuit Communications, introduced the examen to participants in a monthly course on prayer in the Avila Carmelite retreat centre
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What did Jesus teach us about Hell?
December 3, 2019
Bill Toner SJ :: Whatever the reality of Hell, the stress of the New Testament is decidedly on the eternal life of joy awaiting us and the infinite mercy of...
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Philosophical reflections
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GLOW: Girls learn their own worth
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Fascinating facts from our past
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Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026 - Dr Phyllis Zagano continues her straight-talking exposition of the history of deacons in the church. She seeks to 'recover' the diaconate and 'restore' women to it.
Latest Videos
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Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026 - Pope Video: “The smiles, in the midst of pain, of children suffering, are a testimony of God's Kingdom.”
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 2026 - Pope Video: "May your Word be nourishment in weariness, hope in darkness and strength in our communities"
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Small steps with God’s help
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Is the universe ‘done and dusted’?
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Faithful Justice: Reimagining the Jesuit Mission
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‘Dangerous as hell’
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