Spirituality
Irish links with San Salvador
November 24, 2009
At the 20th anniversary Mass in Milltown for the San Salvador martyrs, Michael O’Sullivan SJ recalled some of their links with Ireland. Amando Lopez studied theology and was ordained in...
Read moreJESUITICA: Waugh and the Jesuits
November 24, 2009
Both the life and the writings of the English novelist Evelyn Waugh were characterised by a deep faith, but also by a dark, acerbic wit. It was perfectly apt then,...
Read moreShort Notices
November 24, 2009
Miriam O’Callaghan hosted Peter McVerry Trust’s 3rd Charity Gala Ball on Friday 13th November, in Clontarf Castle Hotel. €65,000 was raised on the night to support the work of the...
Read moreForthcoming Events
November 24, 2009
29 November: Prayer service in St Ignatius, Galway: 8pm 5 December, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Emmaus Retreat House, Swords, Co. Dublin: Christian Life Community Day of Prayer. Cost:...
Read moreGerry O’Hanlon in Christchurch Cathedral
November 17, 2009
Gerry O’Hanlon, from the Jesuit Centre of Faith and Justice, was guest preacher at the annual Christchurch Cathedral ecumenical citizenship service on November 15th. In his homily Gerry warned that...
Read moreBruton on religion in Europe
November 17, 2009
Former Taoiseach and former EU ambassador to Washington, John Bruton gave an address on Religion in the European Union, at an event jointly hosted by the Jesuit quarterly review, Studies...
Read moreLiam Lawton in concert
November 17, 2009
The old favourites like ‘The Clouds’ Veil’, ‘I will be the Vine’, Alleluia and others were part of a beautiful evening of song, reflection, light and music with Fr Liam...
Read more‘Do we still need St Paul?’
November 17, 2009
‘Do we still need St Paul?’ is the question-title of Augustinian Kieron O’Mahony’s latest book which was launched in the Milltown Insititute on Tue Nov 10,’09. The author has lectured...
Read morePioneers take stock
November 17, 2009
On Saturday 7 November, over 50 Pioneers met in The Hazel Hotel, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare for a day-long session of debate, discussion and reflection. The busy conference agenda covered issues...
Read moreJESUITICA: First automobile
November 17, 2009
In the history of the car, the Flemish Jesuit Ferdinand Verbiest, a missionary at the Chinese Imperial court, is credited with inventing the first motor vehicle, as a toy for...
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