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“A palpable sense of the presence of God”
December 6, 2017
Patrick Corkery SJ returned from his studies in the United States to profess his first vows to the Society of Jesus in front of his family, friends, and Jesuit colleagues
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Balanced mood, balanced life
December 6, 2017
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Conversations with a psychotherapist and a spiritual companion set the author on a journey to explore ways to maintain balanced mood for a balanced life.
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The not-so-green emerald isle
December 6, 2017
On a recent visit to Ireland, environmental scientist Pedro Walpole SJ spoke in graphic terms about the destruction of our planet
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Priests pulling no punches
December 6, 2017
Brian Lennon SJ and Church of Ireland Rector Tim Kinahan have just launched their jointly-written book, 'Does Christ Matter? A Dialogue Between and Anglican and a Jesuit'
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‘Let us keep in mind our elders’
December 5, 2017
In the December edition of 'The Pope Video' Pope Francis urges respect and care for grandparents around the world, underlining the role they play in society as beacons of wisdom...
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“Declare a housing emergency,” says McVerry
November 29, 2017
Peter McVerry SJ has called on the Taoiseach to declare a housing emergency. He says: "We are beyond crisis"
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Advent Retreat: ‘Messengers of Joy’
November 29, 2017
Prayer websites Sacred Space and Pray As You Go have teamed up to offer an Advent Retreat entitled 'Messengers of Joy'
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A Jesuit, a scholar and a gentleman
November 28, 2017
Noel Barber SJ has just been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of National College of Ireland for his ministry to education
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The healing power of music
November 28, 2017
Interview with popular singer-songwriter Fr Liam Lawton about Advent and his Christmas tour
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Europe’s problem with England
November 27, 2017
Edmond Grace SJ argues that Britain was constitutionally incapable of fulfilling its EU membership commitments. Brexit was inevitable.
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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.
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026 - Allan Ggita SJ is in Ireland speaking about his privileged life working with vulnerable communities in one of the largest slums in Kenya.
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026 - Author Eric Clayton talks about his book that introduces children to Mary, the mother of Jesus, through eight apparitions around the world.
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026 - James Hanvey SJ's exploration of the 'mission of creation' in St Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises is an integration of theology, spirituality, and cosmology.
‘Not Christian, not Catholic.’
February 13, 2026 - The Vatican's second commission on the diaconate recently published a letter revealing a 50/50 split on whether women could 'image Christ'.
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026 - Pope Leo XIV: In the spirit of the Gospel, we are invited to recognize our shared responsibility in supporting, encouraging and accompanying priests.
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.
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"
Pope video: For Christians in areas of conflict
December 1, 2025 - Pope video: “That Christians in areas of war or conflict, especially the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.”
Latest Blog Posts
Small steps with God’s help
May 8, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Exploring procrastination through the lens of Ignatian spirituality and personal experience
Is the universe ‘done and dusted’?
April 17, 2026 - Bill Toner : : Does God really know everything, including the future? If so, it seems that the universe is truly 'done and dusted'. Bill Toner SJ is not so sure.
Faithful Justice: Reimagining the Jesuit Mission
March 31, 2026 - Dermot Roantree :: Jesuit Superior General Pedro Arrupe SJ called a General Congregation in 1974-5 that redefined the Jesuit charism.
‘Dangerous as hell’
March 11, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Now is the time for people of goodwill to step forward; we need to protest these appalling, unjustified acts of violence and war.
The grasp of grief
February 25, 2026 - Colm Brophy :: The picture I have painted here is a symbol of the world’s uncertainty of its own destination. We are traumatised by immense grief.