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“A book to relish”
May 29, 2019
High praise from Michael Comyn, presenter of RTE Radio 1's 'Leap of Faith' programme, for the 'Routledge International Handbook of Spirituality in Society and the Professions'
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Crescent helps combat malaria
May 29, 2019
Crescent College Comprehensive SJ students and staff raised €1,500 to buy Mosquito nets for fellow students in Uganda
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Psychology and religion – truce time
May 29, 2019
Leading Psychologist and Professor of Religion, Ralph Hood, says experiences of figures such as Saint Paul and Martin Luther cannot be reduced to 'medical conditions'
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Still hope for Europe
May 29, 2019
JRS Ireland declare their satisfaction that European citizens have repudiated an anti-migrant version of Europe
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Being a spiritual scholar
May 29, 2019
David Coghlan SJ spoke about the inseparability of his spirituality and his work as an academic, at a conference on 'Spirituality in Society and the Professions'
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Farewell to trad musicians
May 29, 2019
Ms Catherine Heslin, music teacher of Clongowes Wood College SJ, reports on the success of the graduating students who have played with the Trad group for the last six years
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Make a joyful sound
May 28, 2019
DECLAN O'KEEFFE :: A reflection at Clongowes Morning Prayer on making good, wise and joyful use of whatever time is given one in this life.
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Book launch: ‘Deeper into the mess’
May 28, 2019
Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds inspired and entertained a packed audience at the Belfast launch of their new book on praying through tough times
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International Spirituality Conference
May 22, 2019
Jesuits and their partners in mission were among the presenters at the first ever conference on spirituality in the professions in Waterford
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Priestly vocation? Your questions answered
May 15, 2019
A new website has been launched by the Vocations Committee of the Irish Jesuit province to help young men discern a vocation to the priesthood
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Healing for the soul
August 18, 2026 - Una Allen is coordinator of 'Towards Peace' a service for survivors of abuse by church members which offers a spiritual accompaniment service, free of charge,
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026 - Bob McChesney SJ, author of 'The Soul Also Keeps the Score', in conversation with Pat Coyle about Ignatian spirituality, violence and trauma.
Sharing bread in Bethlehem
July 2, 2026 - Dr Declan Hayes has just recently returned from the West Bank, where he stayed in Jerusalem and Taybeh. He appeals for funds to help those suffering there.
‘The grandeur of humanity’
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Philosophical reflections
June 4, 2026 - Dr Dermot Roantree discusses some of the main themes in the thought of Jürgen Habermas, the German philosopher who died recently.
Latest Videos
Pope Video: For evangelization in the city
August 5, 2026 - Pope Leo's August prayer intention for cities, asking God to bring hope, belonging, and the joy of the Gospel to all.
Pope Video: For respect for human life
July 3, 2026 - Pope Video July: Embrace a culture of love, tenderness, responsibility, and compassionate care.
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
June 2, 2026 - Pope Video: "That we may discover in sport a universal language that brings cultures together, fosters respect and solidarity"
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
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Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
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Latest Blog Posts
Navigating the storms of life
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Fellowship, connection, hope
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The suffering of inocents in war and beyond
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Discerning voices: desolation and consolation
June 15, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: there are two voices speaking to you at any time, one from God towards the good and one from the bad spirit towards chaos.
Small steps with God’s help
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