Prayer and Spirituality

The Daily Examen

December 16, 2014

The Daily Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God’s presence and discern his direction for us. The Examen is...

Spiritual Direction

December 2, 2014

Saint Ignatius, who describes himself as a pilgrim on a journey through life, tells us in his Autobiography how he frequently engaged with his fellow pilgrims in ‘spiritual conversation’. This...

The Spiritual Exercises

December 2, 2014

The Spiritual Exercises grew out of Ignatius Loyola’s personal experience as a man seeking to grow in union with God and to discern God’s will. He kept a journal as...

‘Follow the money’

March 13, 2026 - As the USA's war with Iran continues, Dr Phyllis Zagano, friend of IJC, has turned her attention to a conflict which has the world on edge.

A fresh look at the ‘kingdom of heaven’

March 13, 2026 - Weeks three and four of Aidan Mathews, online Lenten retreat focus on Matthew’s gospel passages about the kingdom of heaven, comparing it both to a hidden treasure and a pearl […]

A feminist Saint Patrick?

March 13, 2026 - Soline Humbert reflects on what St Patrick’s humanity, openness and spiritual imagination might offer to the church today

‘Access all areas’ a third-level education model

March 11, 2026 - The Taoiseach officially opened a state-of-the-art building at the National College of Ireland. The college, founded by the Jesuits, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.