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Manresa visitors touched by sculpture
October 12, 2021
Manresa, the Jesuit Centre for Spirituality, Dublin, is now home to a limited edition sculpture by Flemish artist Johan Tahon, inspired by the story of St Ignatius' conversion journey
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Pope Video: Missionary disciples
October 12, 2021
Pope Francis calls Christians to bear witness with their lives in a way that gently attracts and inspires
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Flourishing in the face of anxiety
October 12, 2021
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Addressing worry and practising self-compassion are ways to 'tame our ox-mind'
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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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‘The grandeur of humanity’
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Philosophical reflections
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GLOW: Girls learn their own worth
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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
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Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
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Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
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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
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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
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‘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.