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Luther, Lund and the Pope
January 27, 2016
Brian O'Leary SJ notes the great significance of Pope Francis's planned visit to Sweden for a joint ecumenical commemoration of the Reformation with leading Lutherans.
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How to make good decisions
audio January 26, 2016
Brian Grogan SJ's latest book, Making Good Decisions, is just out. It takes a fresh and interactive approach to good decision making, and is a good guide for anyone trying...
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Belvo Boys sleep-out for homeless
January 23, 2016
Celebrities like Brian O’Driscoll, Bernard Brogan and Conor McGregor supported Belvedere College S.J.'s Annual Sleep-Out & Fast from December 22 – 24, 2015 with more than €190,000 raised.
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Gospel Reflections for Sundays of Year C: Luke
January 19, 2016
Author: Donal Neary SJ Publisher: Messenger Publications Donal Neary SJ’s latest book is Gospel Reflections on Luke, the evangelist whose gospel is now being read at mass this new Church...
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Remembering Joe Palmisano SJ
January 13, 2016
US Jesuit Joe Palmisano (centre), who spent many years studying in Ireland, passed away on Christmas night after a lengthy battle with cancer. Brendan McManus (right) remembers him.
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Working for unity
January 13, 2016
Province co-ordinator for ecumenism Brian O'Leary SJ urges Jesuits and colleagues to contibute to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-26 of January.
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Jesuits assist at Youth 2000 retreat
January 13, 2016
Nine Jesuits attended the Youth 2000 Christmas retreat with 700 young adults in Newbridge, Co.Kildare. They hope to attend further Youth 2000 retreats and events in the year ahead.
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A leadership course with a difference
January 12, 2016
Joe Greenan, from the Irish Jesuit Provincialate, was one of an international group of Jesuits and colleagues who took part in a novel Ignatian Leadership Program in Manresa , Spain....
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Powerful video from Pope
video January 7, 2016
The Pope has made a moving short video, the first ever to promote prayer worldwide for his monthly intention. He calls on people of different faiths to work together for...
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JRS intercultural calendar 2016
December 21, 2015
The 2016 JRS Ireland Intercultural & Interfaith Calendar is now on sale. It is an important resource for teachers and anyone wishing to celebrate or raise awareness of diversity in...
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