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Synodality and the Recovery of Vatican II
August 28, 2024
'Synodality and the Recovery of Vatican II: A New Way for Catholics,' examines the importance and implications of synodality, how it can build on the work of Vatican II.
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Citizen Juries: A Way to Restore Ireland’s Hospitality?
August 23, 2024
The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice have written an article on 'Citizen Juries' and their potential for cultivating an Ireland that truly lives up to its reputation of a...
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‘Whispering with God’ at Knock
August 22, 2024
Australian Jesuit Richard Leonard SJ, a good friend of the Irish Jesuit Province, was one of the guest speakers at the annual novena in Knock, Co Mayo.
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‘Convivial and curious’ – Bishop Noel Treanor RIP
August 22, 2024
Jesuits have been paying tribute to the late Archbishop Noel Treanor, a good friend to the Irish Jesuit Province.
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Not All Deaths are the Same
August 19, 2024
The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice have published an article on drug related deaths in Ireland which are four times the European average. They say that despite the fact...
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The Camino: therapy for a sick society
August 8, 2024
Brendan McManus SJ was asked to give the homily at the annual Irish Camino Society Mass in St James Church in Dublin on 28 July 2024. Brendan has many years...
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A deeper understanding of pilgrimage
August 8, 2024
In this episode André discusses the key themes of pilgrimage which include embodiment and vulnerability.
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The Pope Video: For political leaders
August 6, 2024
Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of praying for political leaders, inviting us to join him in praying for this intention this month.
Read moreThree aspects of pilgrimage
July 29, 2024
André Brouillette SJ, lecturer at Boston College speaks with Pat Coyle about the three aspects of pilgrimage,
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All things new
July 29, 2024
Over forty young adults attended the first ever "All things new' retreat in Gonzaga College SJ Dublin.
Read moreLatest Podcasts
‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 2026 - Gerry O'Hanlon SJ reviews Pope Leo's first encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas', which addresses the ethical and social challenges posed by AI.
Philosophical reflections
June 4, 2026 - Dr Dermot Roantree discusses some of the main themes in the thought of Jürgen Habermas, the German philosopher who died recently.
GLOW: Girls learn their own worth
June 3, 2026 - Caroline Sanga discusses life in South Sudan and how Jesuit programmes are empowering girls and women through education and farming initiatives.
Fascinating facts from our past
May 20, 2026 - Damien Burke, archivist for the Irish Jesuit Province, has been casting a beady eye over the 1926 census just released online. It has a lot to tell us.
Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026 - Dr Phyllis Zagano continues her straight-talking exposition of the history of deacons in the church. She seeks to 'recover' the diaconate and 'restore' women to it.
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
June 2, 2026 - Pope Video: "That we may discover in sport a universal language that brings cultures together, fosters respect and solidarity"
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026 - Pope Leo XIV: In the spirit of the Gospel, we are invited to recognize our shared responsibility in supporting, encouraging and accompanying priests.
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026 - Pope Leo: Renounce weapons and the arms race. May leaders have the courage to choose dialogue instead of conflict.
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026 - Pope Video: “The smiles, in the midst of pain, of children suffering, are a testimony of God's Kingdom.”
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 2026 - Pope Video: "May your Word be nourishment in weariness, hope in darkness and strength in our communities"
Latest Blog Posts
Discerning voices: desolation and consolation
June 15, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: there are two voices speaking to you at any time, one from God towards the good and one from the bad spirit towards chaos.
Small steps with God’s help
May 8, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Exploring procrastination through the lens of Ignatian spirituality and personal experience. It's not laziness.
Is the universe ‘done and dusted’?
April 17, 2026 - Bill Toner :: Does God really know everything, including the future, so that the universe is 'done and dusted'? Bill Toner is not so sure.
Faithful Justice: Reimagining the Jesuit Mission
March 31, 2026 - Dermot Roantree :: Jesuit Superior General Pedro Arrupe SJ called a General Congregation in 1974-5 that redefined the Jesuit charism.
‘Dangerous as hell’
March 11, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Now is the time for people of goodwill to step forward; we need to protest these appalling, unjustified acts of violence and war.