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European conference on ‘magis’
April 2, 2019
Formators of Jesuit schools came together to explore 'academic and human excellence' from 25 to 28 March 2019 in Manresa, Dublin
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Excluding no one this Easter
April 2, 2019
Booklets from the Messenger Publications draw readers toward an inclusive Church this Easter
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Home thoughts from abroad
March 27, 2019
Edmond Grace SJ has taken up a new role in Belgium along with his appointment to the Advisory Group on the National Dialogue on Climate Action in Ireland
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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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