Posted on 11. Jun, 2015 in Art, Book review, Christian Values, Education
A book of Donegal photos by the renowned Fr Browne was launched at Donegal County Museum in association with Messenger Publications on Thursday June 11. Jesuit photographer Father Frank Browne, famous for his photos of the Titanic, was a regular visitor to Donegal between 1920s to late 1940s, where he gave missions in parishes around the […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2015 in Climate Change, Community, Ecology, Economy, Environment, Gospel Values, Nature
2015 is a critical year in addressing the impending climate emergency and charting a path towards a more sustainable future, culminating in the UN Summit (COP21) in Paris in December. Trócaire is holding a major international conference on 22 June – 23 June 2015, co-hosted by Maynooth University and St Patrick’s College Maynooth which will bring […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2015 in Christian Values, Conflict, Poverty, Refugees
A former assistant Provincial of Slovakia felt like he was going to a sure death when he was asked to go to refugee camps in Iraq, a country largely dominated by the Islamic extremist group ISIS. Peter Gerasak SJ eventually made the decision to go when he asked himself, ‘If my family was from Iraq, would I […]
Posted on 04. Jun, 2015 in Community, Mental Health
Recent figures show a decline in unemployment, but the story is somewhat more complex for people who have been in long-term unemployment. Michelle Murphy from Social Justice Ireland, who are working to build a just society, spoke about how people who have been long-term unemployed for suffer consequences their entire lives. Also the reducing in […]
Posted on 04. Jun, 2015 in Community, Music, Vocation
Previously we heard from Tim Valentine SJ who entered the army in his forties to train to become a Chaplain. However he literally has many strings to his bow and he is also an accomplished musician. Along with his brother, Peter Valentine, he composed and wrote songs. to share their love of music and their desire […]
Posted on 04. Jun, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Music
“First things first” is a song written by Tim Valentine SJ for his brother Peter for the album “First things first”. Tim wrote the lyrics after coming back from Iraq as a Christian army chaplain. He was inspired by his war experience and our need for God’s grace. His lyrics are truly inspirational, and bring a strong […]
Posted on 28. May, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings
On May 22nd, Ireland was the first country to pass same sex marriage by popular vote. There was much heated debate leading up to the referendum and while there was much celebration in Dublin Castle, there still remain some concerns on the No side of the debate. Miriam Gormally met with Phil Dunne joint co-ordinator […]
Posted on 28. May, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings
On May 22nd, Ireland was the first country to pass same sex marriage by popular vote. There was much heated debate leading up to the referendum and while there was much celebration in Dublin Castle, there still remain some concerns on the No side of the debate. Miriam Gormally met with Phil Dunne joint co-ordinator […]
Posted on 28. May, 2015 in Mental Health
Patrick Muldoon has been running for years. But for him it’s more than just exercise. He works in the Jesuit Communication Centre and blogs on many things including his love of running. He talks about how it brings him closer to God and to gratitude. As he says on Jesuit.ie, “I run for the love […]
Posted on 21. May, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Conflict, Places of Conflict, War / Civil Unrest
Tim Valentine SJ, US army Chaplain, on far right, with Cadets Tim Valentine SJ entered the army in his forties to train to become a Chaplain. Having spent most of his life as a teacher, his world was changed completely when he was a first hand witness to the destruction of the New York Twin […]