Podcasts

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Listen humbly then speak

July 5, 2023

Leon O'Giollain SJ, who recently attended a conference on 'spiritual conversation' in St Beuno's Wales, outlines some of the key takeaways that emerged.

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“Your clothes are stained with our blood”

June 28, 2023

Dr Kevin Hargaden of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice was shocked by what he learnt at a conference in Bangladesh, exploring the idea of a 'just wage' there.

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A first for Ireland

June 16, 2023

The seventh international conference of the International Network for the Study of Spirituality was held in Ireland for the first time. The organiser was Dr Michael O'Sullivan SJ.

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You can’t earn the gift of God’s love

June 6, 2023

Niall Leahy SJ reflects on the Parable of the Prodigal Son and how Catholics can get it wrong by doing all the 'right' things.

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‘Dismissed, discredited, and badly treated’

May 16, 2023

Professor Phyllis Zagano answers candidly the question "Are you hopeful about the future and the ordination of women to the diaconate?"

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Throwing down the gauntlet

May 5, 2023

There are no women amongst the 47,000 permanent deacons in the Roman Catholic Church today. Professor Phyllis Zagano explains how this happened and how it can change.

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‘Creeping infallibility’ and women’s ordination

May 5, 2023

What really lies behind the Catholic Church's refusal to allow women become priests? Dr Gerry O'Hanlon SJ shares his thoughts.

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Sons of Ignatius podcast: The Bible and the Big Bang

May 2, 2023

Niall Leahy SJ speaks to Canadian astronomer Adam Hincks SJ about his life, science and theology, and beautiful discoveries.

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Pope Francis and women’s ordination

April 20, 2023

Irish Jesuit theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ outlines and critiques the theology underpinning Pope Francis' position on the ordination of women in the Catholic Church.