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Revisiting ‘Small Things Like These’
November 12, 2024
The film 'Small Things Like These' focuses on the institutionalisation of women in Ireland 40 years ago. Keith Adams says it is far from over..
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Gifts that change lives
November 12, 2024
Irish Jesuits International's online Christmas Gift Shop features 18 novel gifts including farm animals for women farmers in South Sudan.
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Jesuits for Climate Justice at COP 29
November 12, 2024
The JCFJ, as part of Jesuits for Climate Justice, are urging people to join them in their lobbying of local politicians, and delegates at COP 29.
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A treasure trove of great stories
November 12, 2024
The 'Belvedere Newsboys Club' is "a treasure trove of great stories about Dublin's newspaper boys,'' according to Charlie Davy SJ.
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Trump and the everyday citizen
November 11, 2024
EDMOND GRACE :: Much of the commentary on the election of Donald Trump overlooks one very simple and obvious reality.
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Confronting AMOCalypse
November 4, 2024
The weakening of a crucial component of the Earth’s climate system could mean catastrophe for Ireland according to Dr. Kevin Hargaden of the JCFJ
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A hundred thousand welcomes?
October 29, 2024
Dr. Kevin Hargaden of the JCFJ has written an article on the Irish bishops pastoral letter 'A Hundred Thousand Welcomes?'
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‘Bringing hope to wounded humanity’
October 16, 2024
A visiting Jesuit theology student witnessed hope and hospitality for migrants, when he worked with JRS Ireland recently.
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More homelessness, more prisons
October 14, 2024
Keith Adams , JCFJ Penal Policy Advocate, says the recent budget means less homes and more prisons.
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Strength in numbers
September 30, 2024
The JCFJ is part of a coalition of groups calling on the government to halt universal energy credits in the upcoming budget.
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The homeless are not forgotten
December 19, 2024 - Actors Paul Rudd and Jack Raynor and singer-songwriter Nick Jonas have videoed their message of support for the 41st annual Belvedere Christmas SleepOut.
Hope and fear in Syria
December 9, 2024 - Tony O'Riordan has been giving updates on the latest developments in Syria to Pat Kenny on Newstalk and Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications
Her bags are packed
December 9, 2024 - Author Richard Leonard SJ reads a story about his mother's acceptance of suffering and readiness for death, from his latest book 'Why God?'
Hope and hanging in there
December 9, 2024 - Dr Gerry O'Hanlon SJ assesses the outcome of the final Synod in Rome. He is surprisingly optimistic and outlines why to Pat Coyle, IJC.
Dilexit Nos – ‘He Loved Us’
November 30, 2024 - The loving heart of Jesus is the focus of Pope Francis' new encyclical. Austen Ivereigh explains the Pope's devotion to the Sacred Heart.
Latest Videos
The Pope Video: For the right to an education
January 7, 2025 - Pope Francis asks that we pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war that they may have a right to an education in this months 'Pope Video'
The Pope Video: For pilgrims of hope
December 12, 2024 - The Pope Video: We pray that this Jubilee will strengthen our faith and renew our hope for the future by recognizing the risen Christ in our lives.
The Pope Video: For those who have lost a child
November 5, 2024 - In The Pope Video, produced by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, Pope Francis asks that we pray for those who have lost a child.
Care, consult and be co-responsible
October 2, 2024 - In the October video, Pope Francis explains that as Christians we are all responsible for the Church’s mission – "Every priest, everyone".
The Pope Video: For the cry of the Earth
September 2, 2024 - In The Pope Video for September, Pope Francis encourages us to get involved in the fight against climate injustice
Latest Blog Posts
The masks we wear
January 15, 2025 - BILL TONER SJ :: People adopt different ‘personas’ in different circumstances. What about Jesus's personas?
Steering away from neoliberalism
January 14, 2025 - DERMOT ROANTREE :: Ireland has relied far too heavily on a neoliberal model of growth. It's time to chart a better course.
Back to Porridge
January 8, 2025 - BRENDAN MCMANUS SJ :: ‘Getting back on the wagon’ with diet, exercise, work and rest. with time for prayer and meditation, has a surprising impact on my life.
Grief at Christmas
December 23, 2024 - Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds :: Ten tips for dealing with grief at Christmas, a time of doubly poignant loss that heightens the sense of being adrift.
Breathing new life into ecumenism
December 12, 2024 - 2025 is the 1700th anniversary of the first Council of Nicaea. The year could prove to be a pivotal one for Christian Unity. A lot done, and a lot more to do.