Dominican Publications

30/04/2026

Can foreign policy ever be truly ethical, or does strategy always win in the end?

In the late 1970s, a quiet but extraordinary confrontation unfolded between government policy, public pressure, and moral conviction. At its centre: a proposed UK arms sale to El Salvador, and a coalition of voices determined to stop it.

Clergy, politicians, journalists, and even dockworkers came together to challenge a decision they believed would enable repression. Behind the scenes, letters were written, questions were raised, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher.

The outcome reveals a lot about how power really works and how ethics can still make a difference, even when governments won’t admit it.

https://dominicanpublications.com/blogs/dominican-publications-blog/can-foreign-policy-have-foundations-in-ethics

10/04/2026

A glimpse into the forthcoming May/June issue of Conversations:
‘This is a collection written with evident wisdom and conviction. It deserves its place on the desk of anyone concerned with ethos in Catholic schools.’
– Irish Times columnist Breda O’Brien
Review of Living Ethos - Exploring the Heart and Practice of Catholic School Ethos
Conversations and Living Ethos are available at:
www.dominicanpublications.com

10/04/2026

A glimpse into the forthcoming May/June issue of Conversations:

‘This is a collection written with evident wisdom and conviction. It deserves its place on the desk of anyone concerned with ethos in Catholic schools.’
– Irish Times columnist Breda O’Brien

Review of Living Ethos - Exploring the Heart and Practice of Catholic School Ethos

Conversations and Living Ethos are available at:
www.dominicanpublications.com

01/04/2026

25/03/2026

13/03/2026

The latest issue of Scripture in Church (April–June 2026) is out now — offering reflections to accompany the liturgy through the Easter season and beyond.

This issue brings together insights on the Sunday and festival readings, along with reflections for weekdays and saints’ days, drawing on the work of respected Scripture scholars and pastoral writers including John F. Craghan, Leonard Doohan, Seán Goan, Wilfrid Harrington, Céline Mangan, Lionel Swain, Carol Dorgan, Anthony O’Leary, and Valerie Warren.

The Biblical Essay in this edition features Michael Mullins exploring Reading the Acts of the Apostles in the Easter Season.

Scripture in Church continues to be a valuable companion for anyone preparing the readings, preaching, leading liturgy, or simply wishing to reflect more deeply on the Word of God.

📖 Available now in print and digital subscriptions.

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12/03/2026

As we move through the quiet, reflective weeks of Lent, our gaze begins to turn toward the great night of the Christian year — the Easter Vigil.

Rich with Scripture, symbol, and prayer, the Vigil tells the sweeping story of salvation: from creation and covenant to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each reading is chosen for the light it sheds on that central mystery and on what Christ’s rising means for the life of the world.

The Glenstal Companion to the Easter Vigil, edited by Luke Macnamara, OSB, and Martin Browne, OSB, invites readers to linger with these powerful texts. Through thoughtful essays, introductions to each reading, and gentle reflection questions, it helps open up the depth, beauty, and meaning of the Scriptures proclaimed on that holy night.

As Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, writes:
“The scriptural readings of the Paschal Vigil are vital to understanding the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus… This Companion is a great help for entering more deeply into these inspiring texts and letting their power shape our lives in Christ.”

Whether you are preparing for the Vigil personally, reflecting during Lent, or looking for a resource to guide parish or group discussion, this companion offers a rich way to encounter the story at the heart of the Christian faith.
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A meaningful read for the Lenten journey — with Easter on the horizon.

10/03/2026

📖 Best-Selling Publication Since Its Release in November

The Irish Dominicans, 800 Years 1224–2024 offers a comprehensive study of the Dominican Order’s impact in Ireland and beyond over eight centuries. From preaching and education to the arts, pastoral innovation, and support of the Irish diaspora, the Irish Dominicans have shaped Church and society on a global scale—from medieval manuscripts to contemporary digital media.

Edited by Terence Crotty O.P., this volume draws on 50 years of scholarship to present previously unpublished insights and perspectives, making it an essential resource for scholars of Church history, Irish religious studies, and the global Dominican tradition.

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09/03/2026

The March-April 2026 issue of Conversations is out now!

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This edition explores A World in Chaos, with Bernard Treacy comparing the approach to regime change in the Middle East being pursued by Donald Trump with the approach of President George W, Bush in 2003. Plus, Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin, finds support for inter-church understanding in the spirituality and suffering of the Armenian Church.

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12/02/2026

Lent begins next week. Liturgies for Weekdays: Lent, by Flor McCarthy, together with Reflections for Saints’ Days by Vincent Ryan O.S.B., is designed to help you celebrate Lent fruitfully.

The book provides material for each weekday Mass during Lent, including an introduction, a Scripture note, reflections that can form the basis for a homily, prayers of the faithful, and a brief concluding prayer or reflection.

It is an ideal resource for priests, liturgy groups, and parish communities preparing for the season.

📚 Available to order here: https://tinyurl.com/y3a4sakm