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Reflecting on the abuse summit
March 27, 2019
Jesuit theologian welcomes the unmasking of the culture of clericalism and denial at Pope Francis' recent summit on abuse, in Rome
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Defending religious ethos in the name of pluralism
March 27, 2019
Studies, Spring 2019: To be truly pluralist, argues Archbishop Michael Jackson, Ireland should accommodate religious ethos in faith-based schools
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Running for sick children
March 27, 2019
Declan O'Keeffe, Head of Communications at Clongowes Wood College SJ, reports on the school's first ever 5km Fun Run for Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
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Process evaluation and the apostolic preferences
March 27, 2019
Brian Grogan SJ speaks with Pat Coyle about his work on discernment in the context of the apostolic preferences of the Society, 2019-2029
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Vigilant of the speed limit
March 26, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A poetic reflection on the common hypomanic state to accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future.
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Third Cycle: Two Dead Israelites
March 21, 2019
The Third Cycle – Two Dead Israelites – is about manhood – satirical or simply accurate?
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Recognition of the rights of Christian communities
March 19, 2019
In the Pope Video for March, Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians in places where religious freedom and human rights are not guaranteed
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The real St Patrick
March 15, 2019
St Patrick's own writings tell us more about the depth of the man than the legends that have surrounded him, says Brendan McManus SJ
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Facing down defeat
March 15, 2019
A haka performed by the Belvedere coaches after the college's semi-final rugby defeat by a point, transformed the dressing room
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Promoting a culture of protection
March 14, 2019
John K. Guiney SJ has been appointed to coordinate a three-year project promoting a "consistent culture of protection" in the Society of Jesus
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