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The power of everyday mysticism

January 29, 2019

Speaking at the AGM of Irish schools trust Ceist, Pat Coyle proposed a route to take in response to these difficult times for the Church

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The coming of Christ the ‘rebel’

December 8, 2017

DECLAN O'KEEFFE :: Songwriter Jackson Brown saw Jesus as a rebel and wondered how our celebrations of Christmas today would sit with the man whose anger cleared the temple of...

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A resounding Hallelujah

November 14, 2016

TOM CASEY :: Leonard Cohen’s song “Hallelujah” stands out from a lot of contemporary pop. It shows the singer's awareness of a key theme of the Bible: surrender.

Faithful Justice Today: A Jesuit Commemoration

April 1, 2026 - The spring 2026 issue of Studies commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Jesuits formally committing the Society to 'a faith that does justice'.

Women of the Cross

April 1, 2026 - 'Women of the Cross' exploring six women who encountered Jesus and were transformed by Him.

Jesuits publish latest Safeguarding Report

April 1, 2026 - Updated child sexual abuse allegations, and details of the Jesuit Safeguarding Office's diverse activities, feature in their just-published annual report.

‘More Mmm than Om.’

March 31, 2026 - "The desire to have the last word is a form of violence." The final week of Aidan Mathew's Lenten retreat is as unique and challenging as the first.