06.10.2011
“Spiorad” Journal Launched by TCD Chaplaincy
The Church of Ireland Chaplaincy at Trinity College Dublin has launched a new journal entitled “Spiorad”. The publication, which is subtitled “exploring the sacred in words and images”, aims to provide a platform for new writing and art on spiritual and religious themes.
The first issue includes contributions from Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy (Focus Ireland) and Abbot Christopher Dillon (Glenstal Abbey) as well as pieces from TCD students, staff and alumni.
Speaking at the recent launch of “Spiorad” Marni Rothman, one of the consulting editors, explained that the journal hopes to provide “a forum to explore spirituality within and across religions, denominations, and practices.”
“Many people,” she said, “experience a ‘more’ at the heart of their lives. Sometimes this presence is encountered in music, sometimes in art, sometimes in words and sometimes in love. ‘Spiorad’ provides a space where this dimension of life can be engaged and explored.”
The TCD Dean of Residence, the Revd Darren McCallig, said: “My sense is that a new spirituality is struggling to emerge in our time. It is a spirituality that nourishes both head and heart. It is a spirituality which takes the time to turn inwards but only as a necessary prelude to engagement with the world. Our hope is that ‘Spiorad’ journal will be part of that ongoing conversation.”
“Spiorad” will be published twice a year, at the beginning of Michaelmas and Hilary terms. For further information, or to request a free copy of “Spiorad” please email spiorad@tcd.ie