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Freeman Peter

November 14, 2013

No sooner does this newsletter feature a Jesuit (see IJN of 30 October), than he is given the freedom of the city. If our readers notice Peter McVerry pasturing his...

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Ravishing music

November 14, 2013

The gala concert in Gardiner Street, the finale of the 125th birthday celebrations of the Sacred Heart Messenger, was a triumph. The church was packed long before the 3 p.m....

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Fire and understanding

November 1, 2013

Sr Helen Prejean gave an inspiring address to over 200 people who attended the Voices of Hope: Echoes of the Divine  conference in Galway on Friday 25 and Saturday 26...

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Concern knows no borders

November 1, 2013

The plight of migrants and the worsening situation in Syria were issues of concern for the conference of European Provincials held  in Rome from Wednesday Oct 16 -23 and attended...

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A glimpse of McVerry

November 1, 2013

You may have noticed Peter McVerry’s handsome face in this newsletter more often than other faces. That is because we want a prophet to be recognised in his own country....

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Musik Makers launch CD

November 1, 2013

There was great craic agus ceol when All Ireland football winner and former Musik Maker, Ger Brennan launched  the Musik Makers ‘Pulling Strings’ CD on Friday 18 October  in Croke...

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Paying attention pays

October 18, 2013

Arthur Holder is an Anglican priest and Professor of Christian Spirituality at  Berkeley College, California. His lecture on 'Faces of Spirituality' pleased a large crowd gathered in All Hallows College...

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A fearless Pope

October 18, 2013

The latest edition of the Jesuit journal Studies features a commentary by theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ, on the Pope's recent interview for La Civiltà Cattolica. He says the Pope is...

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Before the Big Bang

October 18, 2013

This last weekend, Fr. Bob Spitzer SJ, member of the Oregon Province and founder of the Magis Reason and Faith Centre, offered a lively and informative seminar at the Old...

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Launch of report on prison reform

October 18, 2013

In a new report, the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice says that the first year of implementation of the Irish Prison Service’s “Three Year Strategic Plan 2012–2015” has shown...

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