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Spreading Good News at Gardiner Street
March 23, 2016
Large numbers attended Gardiner Street Church both for this year's 'Novena of Grace and Mercy' and the "24 Hours for the Lord" Year of Mercy event.
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Dalkey parishioners partner with Moyross
March 23, 2016
Paddy Cullen spoke to a congregation in Dalkey, Dublin, about the hugely important work being done in Moyross, Limerick, where Tony O'Riordan SJ is parish priest.
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Into Extra Time
March 21, 2016
Author: Michael Paul Gallagher SJ Publisher: Messenger Publications Michael Paul Gallagher’s book, ‘Into Extra Time – Jottings Along The Way’, is an account of his path of faith through illness...
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Joseph Mallin SJ receives freedom of the city
March 20, 2016
Fr Joseph Mallin SJ (102), last surviving child of an executed leader of the 1916 Rising, has received the freedom of the city of Dublin at a ceremony in Hong...
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Does being Christian make a difference?
March 16, 2016
DERMOT ROANTREE :: When it comes to such issues as immigration and the needs of suffering peoples, what difference should one's Christianity make?
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MP Gallagher’s reflections during last illness launched
audio March 16, 2016
Professor Eamon Conway launched the last book of Michael Paul Gallagher SJ, a series of reflections during the last stages of his cancer, in Belvedere House on 15 March.
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Hammarskjöld – Prophet for the 21st century
March 14, 2016
Dr Roger Lipsey is author of a new book on the life and spirituality of Dag Hammarskjöld. He believes his death in a plane crash in 1961 was no accident...
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Funeral of Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman
March 11, 2016
The funeral of Supreme Court Judge Adrian Hardiman took place on 10 March. Fr Myles O'Reilly SJ celebrated the Mass and gave the homily.
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Help refugees by lobbying
March 9, 2016
JRS Europe Director Jean Marie Carrière SJ urges regional organisations to lobby their governments hard on behalf of refugees.
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Virginia Woolf: spirituality without God
March 9, 2016
Virginia Woolf may have been an atheist but she had a rich spirituality, according to Professor Stephanie Paulsell in her 8 March lecture organised by SpIRE.
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Living water: “Join the force”
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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’
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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.
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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
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Pope Video: For evangelization in the city
August 5, 2026 - Pope Leo's August prayer intention for cities, asking God to bring hope, belonging, and the joy of the Gospel to all.
Pope Video: For respect for human life
July 3, 2026 - Pope Video July: Embrace a culture of love, tenderness, responsibility, and compassionate care.
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Let your light shine, especially in the darkness
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