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Journeys to the heart of Russia

Imperium Ryszard Kapuscinski, Granta Books 1994 337 pages Reading a newspaper feature…
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About the Author: Fr James Hurley

Fr James Hurley, a priest of the Opus Dei Prelature, is the curate of the parish of Merrion Road, Dublin. He has a B.Eng from the University of Limerick and studied theology in Rome and in Pamplona, Spain, and was ordained a priest of the Opus Dei Prelature in May 2010. He has a particular interest in the writings and thought of Saint John Henry Newman and their impact on French theology.

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An Australian for All Seasons

Prison Journal: Volume 3 George Cardinal Pell Ignatius Press 2021 339 pages…
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About the Author: Rev. Conor Donnelly

Rev. Conor Donnelly qualified as a medical doctor in University College Dublin in 1977 and worked for a year at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. After ordination he has spent twenty-two years doing pastoral work in Asia, in the Philippines and Singapore. He is currently an assistant chaplain at Kianda School in Nairobi.

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An Irish missionary nun and byword for love

Love Is The Answer: The story of Mother Kevin Sr M Louis…
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About the Author: Rev. Conor Donnelly

Rev. Conor Donnelly qualified as a medical doctor in University College Dublin in 1977 and worked for a year at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. After ordination he has spent twenty-two years doing pastoral work in Asia, in the Philippines and Singapore. He is currently an assistant chaplain at Kianda School in Nairobi.

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Another classic from Fr Chevrot.

The Easter Impact Georges Chevrot Scepter Publishers 2021 112 pages This is…
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About the Author: Pat Hanratty

Pat Hanratty taught Science/Chemistry in Tallaght Community School from its inception in 1972 until he retired in 2010. He was the school’s first Transition Year Co-ordinator and for four years he had the role of home School Community Liaison Officer.

The king who needed no crown

A Certain Idea of France: The Life of Charles de Gaulle Julian…
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About the Author: James Bradshaw

James Bradshaw works for an international consulting firm based in Dublin, and has a background in journalism and public policy. Outside of work, he writes for a number of publications, on topics including politics, history, culture, film and literature. You can visit his blog at: www.jamesbradshawblog.com

 

A guide to France’s present and future

A Savage War Of Peace: Algeria 1954-1962 Alistair Horne New York Review…
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About the Author: James Bradshaw

James Bradshaw works for an international consulting firm based in Dublin, and has a background in journalism and public policy. Outside of work, he writes for a number of publications, on topics including politics, history, culture, film and literature. You can visit his blog at: www.jamesbradshawblog.com