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...

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JESUITICA: 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,...

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Short 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...

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Forthcoming 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:...

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Gerry 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...

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Bruton 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...

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Liam 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...

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‘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...

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Pioneers 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...

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JESUITICA: 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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