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Ireland in 2030: Thinking ahead
March 7, 2023
The spring 2023 issue of Studies publishes papers from an RIA seminar that asked: 'What would we like Ireland to look like in 2030?'
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Jesuits honour Dr Tony White
March 7, 2023
The Dominic Collins SJ medal was presented to Dr Anthony White by Fr Leonard Moloney SJ at a ceremony in Milltown Park, Dublin.
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Blessed John Sullivan’s 90th anniversary
March 7, 2023
People from all over Ireland attended Masses and received a blessing with the Blessed John Sullivan Cross, on his 90th anniversary.
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Thinking ahead to Ireland’s future
March 7, 2023
DERMOT ROANTREE :: What kind of Ireland do we want in 2030? Many concrete issues need attention, but most of all we must ask from where we will draw our...
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Compassionate presence meditation
March 7, 2023
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: A mind-body-heart meditation with an invitation to turn to our source of compassion with music, imagery, energy and love.
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Rediscovering Saint Patrick
March 6, 2023
A new book on St Patrick opens up perspectives on the patron saint of Ireland, particularly regarding his spirituality and inner life.
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Pope Video: For victims of abuse
March 6, 2023
Pope Francis prays for those who have suffered abuse, especially by Church members, and for a concrete response to their pain and suffering.
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Living with Ignatius
February 28, 2023
'Living with Ignatius: On the Compass of Joy' is a concise and accessible introduction to the life and spirituality of St Ignatius Loyola.
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Final thoughts
February 27, 2023
Jesuit theologian Jim Corkery assesses the late Pope Benedict's 'conservatism' regarding the role of women in the Church and other controversial issues.
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Seeking God and good will at the ends of the Earth
February 27, 2023
Mark Ryan, Belvedere College SJ alumnus, offers a multi-dimensional perspective on the problem of poverty in the slums of Santiago, Chile.
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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.
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026 - Allan Ggita SJ is in Ireland speaking about his privileged life working with vulnerable communities in one of the largest slums in Kenya.
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026 - Author Eric Clayton talks about his book that introduces children to Mary, the mother of Jesus, through eight apparitions around the world.
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026 - James Hanvey SJ's exploration of the 'mission of creation' in St Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises is an integration of theology, spirituality, and cosmology.
‘Not Christian, not Catholic.’
February 13, 2026 - The Vatican's second commission on the diaconate recently published a letter revealing a 50/50 split on whether women could 'image Christ'.
Latest Videos
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"
Pope video: For Christians in areas of conflict
December 1, 2025 - Pope video: “That Christians in areas of war or conflict, especially the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.”
Latest Blog Posts
Is the universe ‘done and dusted’?
April 17, 2026 - Bill Toner : : Does God really know everything, including the future? If so, it seems that the universe is truly 'done and dusted'. Bill Toner SJ 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.
The grasp of grief
February 25, 2026 - Colm Brophy :: The picture I have painted here is a symbol of the world’s uncertainty of its own destination. We are traumatised by immense grief.
Theology in a changing world
January 27, 2026 - Bill Toner :: Modern scientific progress poses serious challenges to theology. Can the once 'queen of the sciences' respond adequately to its challenges?