Michael Kirwan SJ
Online theology for seekers
January 21, 2022
The 2022 'Faith Seeking Understanding' online theology lecture series at the Loyola Institute, TCD, starts on Wednesday 2 February.
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Theology, philosophy and literature in conversation
July 6, 2021
Professor David Jasper gave a keynote speech on John Henry Newman at the Power of the Word international conference from 28 June to 2 July
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Shakespeare and the Jesuits: “no collusion”?
June 19, 2021
'What are the resonances between Shakespearean political theology and Jesuit political thought and practice?' Dr Michael Kirwan SJ presents a potential answer
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Know what you’re talking about
January 7, 2021
A four-week online introduction to theology will be given by the Loyola Institute Trinity College Dublin, starting on Wednesday 27 January. It's open to all.
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King Lear, populism and the coronavirus
June 10, 2020
Michael Kirwan SJ explores the rise of the 'new fascism' against the backdrop of anti-racist protests and the Covid-19 pandemic
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Religious Literacy: Challenges for today
January 20, 2020
The increasing estrangement of western societies from Christian belief and practice was theme of a recent event in the Loyola Institute TCD
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Ireland from one pope to another
June 12, 2019
The dramatic changes in Catholic Ireland between the visits of Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis set the theme for the summer issue of 'Studies'
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The joy and urgency of Jesuit wisdom
March 12, 2019
Michael Kirwan SJ identifies a way for Jesuit schools to respond optimistically and creatively to the darker tones of contemporary culture
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Doing theology in dangerous times
June 27, 2018
The Summer issue of Studies leads with a challenging analysis of the political and cultural upheavals which are afflicting the world at present
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Seminar on ‘The Joy of Love’
June 19, 2018
Professors at the Loyola Institute emphasised the need for open-ended dialogue and discernment, conscious always of human frailty and weakness
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Mother Theresa’s Advent
December 5, 2023 - Dr John Scally speaks about his book 'Mother Teresa on Advent and Christmas'. The Saint corresponded with him regularly.
Latest Loyola scholarships
December 5, 2023 - Dr Tom Layden SJ, chair of the Loyola Trust, meets students Colette Varley and Angela Finegan the latest recipients of the Loyola Trust scholarships.
A busy year at Gardiner St Church
December 5, 2023 - As the liturgical year ends and a new one begins, Christine O'Halloran reflects on the endings and beginnings of courses and events at Gardiner St Church.
A Christmas cracker Messenger!
December 5, 2023 - December's Messenger reflects the themes of Advent and Christmas with articles on unwrapped gifts, the presence of God, elder wisdom, music, Christmas recipes and more.
Latest Podcasts
COP 28: Is it too late?
November 28, 2023
Evaluating the Synod on Synodality
November 20, 2023
What it was like at the Synod
November 8, 2023
Justice for Michael Mallin
November 7, 2023
Latest Videos
Pope Video: “It’s ‘us’ not ‘them'”
December 5, 2023
Massimo Faggioli: An early assessment of the Synod
November 22, 2023
Action Research
November 3, 2023
Pope Video: Pray for Pope Francis
November 2, 2023
Latest Books
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023
Messenger book: ‘Shaping the Assembly’
June 13, 2023
