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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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Mission is for everyone
March 14, 2019
David Tuohy SJ is co-author with Maria Feeny of a book on discipleship based on the five 'marks of mission' within the Anglican communion
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Vigilant of intolerance
March 13, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A poetic reflection on vigilance of the dysphoric state in line with the Jesuits' new apostolic preference for young people.
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The joy and urgency of Jesuit wisdom
March 12, 2019
Michael Kirwan SJ identifies a way for Jesuit schools to respond optimistically and creatively to the darker tones of contemporary culture
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Jesuit students on ‘Climate Strike’
March 12, 2019
Students from Gonzaga College SJ and Belvedere College SJ have been taking part in the ‘Fridays for Future’ demonstrations outside Leinster House.
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Christianity and the oppression of women
March 8, 2019
To mark International Women's Day – an interview with Dr Michael O'Sullivan SJ, author of 'How Catholic Theology Can Transform Male Violence against Women'
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Human rights and Catholic social teaching
March 7, 2019
Renowned moral theologian David Hollebach SJ heard from and spoke to a number of Jesuit works whilst in Ireland recently
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‘No Mossies in March’ campaign
March 7, 2019
Students at Crescent College Limerick have launched their campaign to buy mosquito nets for fellow Jesuit students in Africa
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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
March 13, 2026 - Pope Leo: Renounce weapons and the arms race. May leaders have the courage to choose dialogue instead of conflict.
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Navigating the storms of life
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Fellowship, connection, hope
August 19, 2026 - Professor Jim Lucey :: Recovery is not just about the triumph of the self. It is about the restoration of loving relationships, with us and with each other.”
The suffering of inocents in war and beyond
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Discerning voices: desolation and consolation
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Small steps with God’s help
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