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What exactly is ‘spiritual direction?’
October 12, 2021
In this podcast series author and lecturer on Ignatian Spirituality, Brian O'Leary SJ, answers simply and clearly some of the questions asked about the practice of 'spiritual direction'
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Books for the new liturgical year
October 11, 2021
Messenger Publications have just published two new books of reflections on all the readings for Year C, beginning the first Sunday of Advent 2021
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Loyola Institute commemorate St Columcille
October 11, 2021
The Loyola Institute hosts a series of lectures 'Columcille in Context: Theologians and Historians in Conversation' to Commemorate the 15th Centenary of the Birth of Saint Columba of Iona
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Doing the unthinkable: Facing phobias and anxieties
October 11, 2021
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: To cope with stress and overcome our demons in this anxiety-filled world, we need a strategy that works
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Planting trees across the Irish Jesuit Province
October 8, 2021
On the last day of the Season of Creation, Jesuit works, schools, and communities planted trees across the Irish Jesuit Province as part of 'caring for our common home'
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Rich discussion webinar on COP26
October 7, 2021
Over 100 people attended a JCFJ webinar on climate objectives addressed by eco-theologian Fr Sean McDonagh and environmental policy activist, Jerry McEvilly
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Two strong women saints
October 6, 2021
A Carmelite theologian reflects on two great women of the Church, St. Teresa of Avila and St. Thérese of Lisieux, Carmelites whose feast days are celebrated during October
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Walk and talk for Mother Earth
October 6, 2021
Gonzaga College SJ welcomed Arnd Drossel from 'My Promise Mother Earth' to their school, where he inspired them with his 'Promisewalk' project to help save the planet
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Addicted to our phones
September 29, 2021
EOGHAN KEOGH : : Are our hands too full with our mobile phones and devices to receive the many graces God wants to give us?
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Back on the road again
September 29, 2021
Over €60,000 has been raised for the Peter McVerry Trust through the annual charity cycle event on Saturday 18 September
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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'.
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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?