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Dr. Janet Soskice: Creation and theology
October 2, 2025
Forgotten God the creator? Suffering and God's creation. Some of the themes discussed by Dr. Janet Soskice.
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IJI celebratory booklet launched
September 29, 2025
A booklet of talks from the IJI's 80th anniversary conference, with a foreword by President Michael D.Higgins, is now available.
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Messenger Publications Autumn Collection
September 29, 2025
Messenger Publications, the publishing house of the Irish Jesuits, has just released their latest collection of books for autumn 2025.
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In search of St Kevin
September 29, 2025
Spiritual writers and fellow pilgrims Eric Clayton and Brendan McManus SJ solve the riddle of the statue, the saint and the spiritual mentor.
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‘Theological Ethics for a Global Church’
September 29, 2025
"Catholic ethics must be both globally attuned and locally rooted". So says Dr Kevin Hargaden after his recent attendance at a conference in Boston.
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A memorable encounter
September 29, 2025
The visit to the Irish Province by former pupils of Wah Yan College in Hong Kong was "a unique, consoling and lifegiving encounter for all concerned."
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Exploring the Mad Messiah
September 29, 2025
Edmond Grace SJ has written a poetry cycle – Mad Messiah. In this interview he offers a road map to accompany him on his ‘mad’ and ‘mythical’ journey.
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Marking the ‘Season of creation’
September 26, 2025
As the 'Season of Creation' draws to a close we offer a selection of articles and interviews exploring the theme of 'caring for our common home.'
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‘The democrat of holiness’
September 26, 2025
Listen to an interview from our RNN Podcast Archives to mark the feast day of the much-loved Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Wednesday 1 October.
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Jesuits and the Jedi
September 10, 2025
Eric Clayton, author of a book on 'Jesuits & Jedi', talks about the Ignatian spirituality implicit in the Star Wars movies.
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Women and the Irish National Assembly – what really happened
November 4, 2026 - Gerry O’Hanlon SJ offers a revealing insight into the debates, decisions and unexpected nuances surrounding the Church’s future engagement with women.
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.
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
Studies covers Irish education down the years
November 4, 2026 - Dermot Roantree :: 'Studies' has been reflecting on Irish education since its inception in 1912. The autumn 2026 issue continues this tradition.
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.