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The power of naming
November 17, 2021
Accompanying people on the path of spiritual growth is most commonly known as 'spiritual direction'. But there are a number of other ways of describing it as Brian O'Leary explains
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‘Give the Spirit the mike’
November 17, 2021
Brian Grogan SJ explains his work in what he calls “Spirit-led conversations” with people from dioceses in Ireland and Great Britain as preparation for the Synods in Rome and Ireland
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Remembering Jesuit missionaries
November 10, 2021
IJI's annual Mass for deceased Jesuit Missionaries and Volunteers took place on Sunday 7th November 2021 in the beautiful chapel of Gonzaga College, Dublin.
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Faber youth ministry flourishing
November 9, 2021
The Faber Community is living out the maxim of 'faith doing justice' in the numerous activities and courses they offer.
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Improving wellbeing
November 9, 2021
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Five healthy activities can improve our wellbeing and help us get through depression or burn-out.
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Exploring a puzzling word
November 9, 2021
Author and Spiritual Director Brian O'Leary SJ explores the meaning of the word 'spirit', in this podcast series on the nature of spiritual direction
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Illuminating the ‘Spiritual Gospel’
November 9, 2021
Kevin O’Gorman SMA, theology lecturer, has written a new book on the gospel of John. It's published by Messenger Publications
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Jesuit staff walk to COP26
November 8, 2021
Dr Ciara Murphy, Environmental Policy Advocate, was reminded of the importance of environmental protection and the beauty of nature on the Jesuit pilgrimage to Glasgow
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‘Live simply, share generously’
November 8, 2021
Stephen Kenny, manager of the Irish Football Team, launched the Peter McVerry Trust’s Christmas Fundraising Appeal, near the site of 18 social housing apartments created by the charity
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People who suffer from depression
November 4, 2021
In this month's Pope Video, Francis prays that people be close to those who suffer from stress and depression
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‘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.