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Stories, reflections, and updates from our mission and community life. Here we share reflections, insights and experiences, believing that the simple act of sharing can inspire, connect, and open hearts.
Understanding Racism – Resources (Ireland)
This list of resources was put together in order that you can learn and reflect on the reality and impact of racism in Ireland. Read our article: What it means to be Anti Racism What to Read: I Am Irish Websitehttps://iamirish.org/ including podcast, multiple...
Do Disturb – RADIO DOCUMENTARY ON NEWSTALK 106-108FM
“When we look at the global number it is estimated that over 40 million people suffer from human trafficking, also referred to as Modern Day Slavery, today. If we think of the times of the transatlantic slave trade which were shocking times, during the two centuries,...
A Lesson in Listening
Let’s join in on this journey with the two disciples! They were deep in conversation, obviously despondent, disappointed, their hopes dashed etc. Don’t we all have our own personal and family Emmaus journeys? And that road can be taking us anywhere, into homes,...
Dublin to Athens in “Jig Time”
Working from home is the order of the day during the current pandemic and, helped by social media, I recently had a very exciting 24 hours. I received an urgent call for clothing from the Sisters, Servants of the Holy Spirit in...
The Impact of COVID-19 in Ghana
The outbreak of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as we all know has indeed created a global health crisis that has had a deep impact on our everyday lives. Not only does the rate of infection and mode of transmission threaten our daily activities, but also the safety...
Climate Policy, Ideology and the Prophetic Imagination of Laudato Si’ – Part 3 of 3
We draw on Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann's book, The Prophetic Imagination, to reflect upon Irish climate policy and ideology, and the alternative vision offered by Pope Francis Part 1 - we began our series by examining the failings of Irish...
Climate Policy, Ideology and the Prophetic Imagination of Laudato Si’ – Part 2 of 3
Drawing on Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann's book, The Prophetic Imagination, we reflect upon Irish climate policy and ideology, and the alternative vision offered by Pope Francis. In this second instalment of the series, we explore ideology from...
Climate Policy, Ideology and the Prophetic Imagination of Laudato Si’ – Part 1 of 3
Drawing on Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann's book, The Prophetic Imagination, to reflect upon Irish climate policy and ideology, and the alternative vision offered by Pope Francis. We begin our series by examining the failings of Irish climate...
Who Will Roll Back the Stone
This question has been tossing about in my head during the Easter Season. This mysterious stone of Covid–19 that has brought the world to its knees and continues to baffle the most skilled Scientists worldwide. It all began in a remote town in China; cause unknown,...
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