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Spiritual Tourism
June 20, 2017
At the end of National Holy Wells Day, Dr Bernadette Flanagan spoke to Pat Coyle about Spiritual Tourism, and her work with SpIRE
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Interview with an Irish Jesuit bishop
June 14, 2017
Alan McGuckian SJ has been appointed as Bishop of Raphoe. Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications interviewed him last year in Belfast about his Jesuit life
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The besetting sin of banking and finance
June 14, 2017
In the summer issue of 'Studies', Professor Ray Kinsella addresses the failure of banks to engage with the moral implications of their decision-making processes on society
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Jesuit schools African immersion programmes
June 14, 2017
Clongowes Wood College SJ have recently come back from a Lesotho Immersion Programme, while Belvedere College SJ are engaging in a Zambia Immersion Programme right now.
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Inspirational Jesuit lives
June 14, 2017
'With Christ in Service' is a book about the lives of inspirational Jesuits through the ages. It's written by Jesuits, and published by Messenger Publications
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June 14, 2017
'With Christ in Service' is a book about the lives of inspirational Jesuits through the ages. It's written by Jesuits, and published by Messenger Publications.
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‘What does it all mean?’
June 13, 2017
'What does is all mean?' is the latest book from Australian Jesuit Richard Leonard SJ. The question was posed to him by a mother, after the funeral of her young...
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O’Brien Library sale in Sotheby’s
June 13, 2017
There was significant interest in the sale of the William O’Brien Library, which was part of the Milltown Charitable Trust. It took place on Wednesday 8 June in Sotheby's in...
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Irish Jesuit new Bishop of Raphoe
June 9, 2017
Fr Alan McGuckian SJ has been named as the new Bishop of Raphoe by Pope Francis. Fellow Bishops have expressed warm congratulations
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The 15-Minute Prayer Solution
June 6, 2017
In his book The 15-Minute Prayer Solution, bestselling author Gary Jansen shows how spending just one percent of your day in prayer can transform your life.
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The Vatican and the Women Deacons
October 9, 2026 - Dr Phyllis Zagano’s new book explores the history of women deacons and the necessity for restoring the women’s diaconate in the Catholic Church today.
Living water: “Join the force”
September 18, 2026 - Dr Ciara Murphy addresses the theme of 'Living Water', looking at some of the key water-related challenges facing communities in Ireland and around the world.
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.
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For the proper use of wealth
November 3, 2026 - Pope Leo reminds us that true wealth lies not in what we accumulate, but in what we share with others through love, generosity and service.
Reflections of a Catholic priest in Palestine/Israel
November 3, 2026 - David Neuhaus SJ was the guest speaker at the launch of his latest book, 'Conquest or Leven: Reflections of a Catholic Priest in Palestine/Israel'. Pat Coyle interviews him about the book.
Pope Video: For mental health ministry
October 1, 2026 - Pope Leo's intention highlights the importance of supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties, those who care for them.
Walking with a seeker
September 23, 2026 - Brian O'Leary SJ and Pat Coyle have produced and filmed a series of six role-plays to illustrate frequently asked questions in spiritual direction/accompaniment.
Pope Video: For the care of water
September 3, 2026 - Pope video: That water be protected so we might learn to appreciate it with gratitude, justice, and moderation
Latest Blog Posts
Let your light shine, especially in the darkness
October 21, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Suffering, unavoidable as it usually is, when embraced can have a redemptive quality,
The lost art of listening
October 9, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Genuine listening empowers people to understand themselves, discover their own insights, and grow
Are humans doomed to be predators?
September 10, 2026 - Bill Toner SJ :: Why, in spite of the cruelty involved, do billions of humans eat animals, even when they have misgivings about doing so?
How a Dolly Parton song changed my spiritual life
August 31, 2026 - Brendan McManus :: A surprising encounter with Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston and God’s love changed everything during a difficult retreat.
Navigating the storms of life
August 27, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: The Spirit is the ‘breath of God’, the wind that fills our sails and energises our whole lives