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Lent retreat: weeks 3-4
February 22, 2023
Weeks 2-4 off Aidan Mathews's online Lenten retreat on the theme 'the reign’ or ‘kingdom’ of God based on St Matthew's gospel.
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‘Ethical Resistance in Turbulent Times’
February 21, 2023
Over 150 people attended a lecture on the life of recently canonised St Titus Brandsma. The event was hosted by the Loyola Institute TCD and the Irish Carmelites.
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Small actions, big change for Lent
February 21, 2023
The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice have launched a special 'climate action' lenten calendar and will conduct climate workshops during Lent.
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All kinds of rainbows
February 21, 2023
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: A poem about meditation that includes 'dropping into' the body to experience a wise and compassionate presence within.
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‘Stations of the Cross’ book for Lent
February 21, 2023
John Cullen helps people to recognise the divinity at the heart of humanity through meditations and prayers on each of the fourteen stations.
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Peter McVerry Trust regeneration project in Limerick
February 20, 2023
The Minister for Housing launched construction work on the Peter McVerry Trust regeneration project in Limerick City on 13 February 2023.
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Trinity student reports: a Techo experience
February 20, 2023
Mark Heanue reflects on the passion of Chileans and dedication of fellow volunteers after working with the NGO Techo International.
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Ireland’s missed opportunity
February 14, 2023
JOHN BIRD [STUDIES] :: AE (George Russell), a contributor to Ireland's cultural revival, lamented the destruction wrought by 'the champions of physical violence'.
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Dancing with loneliness
February 14, 2023
José María R. Olaizola SJ shows people how to discern their experience of loneliness, guide their emotions and dance to their 'heart song'.
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Irish solidarity with Syrian earthquake victims
February 13, 2023
News of the support and donations from Ireland to Syria has been inspirational for the suffering people there, says Tony O'Riordan SJ.
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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?