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The woman at the well
February 26, 2007
February 26, 2007 The woman at the well A lenten reflection by Brendan Comerford This year 2007, we’re listening to the scripture readings for Year C in the Sunday Lectionary,...
Read moreTrafficking and the Irish sex industry
February 23, 2007
February 23, 2007 Trafficking and the Irish sex industry by Cathy Molloy Below are excerpts from Cathy Molloy’s lengthy study of trafficking and the Irish sex industry in Working Notes,...
Read morePoems for Lent
February 19, 2007
These four poems were written by Colm Lavelle SJ. The first two are in keeping with Lent. The third is on the Eucharist (compare Phil 2, 5-11). The final poem...
Read moreRemembering Benedict Kiely
February 19, 2007
Dermot Harte, ex-Belvederian, remembers his friend Benedict Kiely with fondness. Ben Kiely, a well-known journalist and writer, spent one year as a Jesuit novice in Emo, Offaly. Ireland’s brightest contemporary...
Read moreRNN launches special interviews for Lent
February 19, 2007
A new departure for Religious News Network has met with an initial positive response. Lent Matters is a series of interviews in which people discuss topics such as prayer, retreat,...
Read moreJCC website project on its way
February 19, 2007
The JCC website project, attempting to integrate and streamline some of the major Irish Jesuit websites, is well on its way to completion. Dermot Roantree explains. The major website project...
Read moreThe maturing effect of having a baby
February 19, 2007
David Gaffney considers how bringing a child into the world and rearing it responsibly may transform a relationship. Nature, he says, can compensate for any deficiencies in maturity in a...
Read moreJesuits and AISGA
February 19, 2007
Brian O’Leary describes the role of the All Ireland Spiritual Guidance Association, an organisation which represents the interests of spiritual guides or directors throughout the country. Nine Jesuits were among...
Read moreThe stark reality of life in Africa
February 19, 2007
Paddy Dillane talks about an enlightening evening with Michael Kelly SJ. It was a privilege to sit and listen to Michael Kelly SJ’s insightful description of life on the continent...
Read moreSuicide and the culture of success
February 19, 2007
by David Gaffney SJ In trying to gain an understanding of the suicide issue, I’ve amassed a collection of information-snippets and comments from various sources. I offer a selection of...
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