St Ignatius

Celebrating the saints

March 23, 2022

Jesuits and partners around the world celebrated the 400th anniversary of the canonisations of St Ignatius and Francis Xavier, on 12 March.

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‘Lent is a two-edged word’

February 22, 2022

Poet and former RTE producer Aidan Mathews ponders on the meaning of 'retreat' and other lenten words.

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St Ignatius the mystic

January 25, 2022

The mysticism of St Ignatius is the theme of an audio interview given by Irish Jesuit Brian O'Leary SJ to La Civiltà Cattolica.

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Decisions and direction

January 11, 2022

What is spiritual direction in the Ignatian or Jesuit tradition? Irish Jesuit Brian O'Leary, author, and spiritual director, explains.

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A cannonball moment where it all began

June 18, 2021

Gráinne Delaney, chaplain in Crescent College, Limerick, describes her own 'cannonball' experience in Loyola itself – where St Ignatius had his

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Desolation and grace

May 25, 2021

BILL TONER SJ :: It is not always easy to discern whether dark times come from the good spirit or the bad. What matters is how we react to them

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Saint Ignatius of Loyola: A Convert’s Story

May 5, 2021

Patrick Corkery SJ's first book brings the warm side of Ignatius to life on the 500th anniversary of his conversion

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Asking for help when you need it

February 24, 2021

BRENDAN McMANUS :: People with poor mental health can become trapped by their condition. They don't feel well enough to get help. But help is available and it is necessary

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Looking back to see forward

February 9, 2021

BRENDAN McMANUS :: Using the insights of St Ignatius so as to develop a habit of reflection in oneself and in one's students

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A message of joy from the Provincial

December 21, 2020

Fr Leonard Moloney SJ speaks of the qualitative difference between 'happiness' and 'joy' in his video Christmas message to Jesuits, colleagues, and their families and friends

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