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Back to the Future of Europe
October 20, 2005
Pat Coyle looks back on the ‘Future of Europe’ conferences in All Hallows and in her beloved Croke Park last week, and on John Dardis’ call for Irish people to...
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The homeless are not forgotten
December 19, 2024 - Actors Paul Rudd and Jack Raynor and singer-songwriter Nick Jonas have videoed their message of support for the 41st annual Belvedere Christmas SleepOut.
Hope and fear in Syria
December 9, 2024 - Tony O'Riordan has been giving updates on the latest developments in Syria to Pat Kenny on Newstalk and Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications
Her bags are packed
December 9, 2024 - Author Richard Leonard SJ reads a story about his mother's acceptance of suffering and readiness for death, from his latest book 'Why God?'
Hope and hanging in there
December 9, 2024 - Dr Gerry O'Hanlon SJ assesses the outcome of the final Synod in Rome. He is surprisingly optimistic and outlines why to Pat Coyle, IJC.
Dilexit Nos – ‘He Loved Us’
November 30, 2024 - The loving heart of Jesus is the focus of Pope Francis' new encyclical. Austen Ivereigh explains the Pope's devotion to the Sacred Heart.
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Pope Video: For Vocations to the Priesthood
February 6, 2025 - Pope Francis asks that we pray that the ecclesial community might welcome young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission.
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The Pope Video: For pilgrims of hope
December 12, 2024 - The Pope Video: We pray that this Jubilee will strengthen our faith and renew our hope for the future by recognizing the risen Christ in our lives.
The Pope Video: For those who have lost a child
November 5, 2024 - In The Pope Video, produced by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, Pope Francis asks that we pray for those who have lost a child.
Care, consult and be co-responsible
October 2, 2024 - In the October video, Pope Francis explains that as Christians we are all responsible for the Church’s mission – "Every priest, everyone".
Latest Blog Posts
The masks we wear
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Back to Porridge
January 8, 2025 - BRENDAN MCMANUS SJ :: ‘Getting back on the wagon’ with diet, exercise, work and rest. with time for prayer and meditation, has a surprising impact on my life.
Grief at Christmas
December 23, 2024 - Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds :: Ten tips for dealing with grief at Christmas, a time of doubly poignant loss that heightens the sense of being adrift.
Breathing new life into ecumenism
December 12, 2024 - 2025 is the 1700th anniversary of the first Council of Nicaea. The year could prove to be a pivotal one for Christian Unity. A lot done, and a lot more to do.