A Saint for our times
September 22, 2026
An appreciation of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, on the 800th anniversary of his death, is our feature article from September’s ‘Messenger.
An appreciation of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, on the 800th anniversary of his death, is our feature article from September’s ‘Messenger.
Seán Ó Cearbhalláin SJ “showed early signs of his future vocation growing up in the Bogside,” mourners in his native Derry were told.
After 59 years in Ranchi, Fr Aurel Brys SJ returns to say goodbye and witnesses how Indian Jesuits are shaping the mission’s future.
The JCFJ offers a special Examen prayer by Piaras Jackson SJ, as one of many ways for people to mark the ‘Season of Creation ‘, whose theme is ‘Living Water’.
Dr Ciara Murphy addresses the theme of ‘Living Water’, looking at some of the key water-related challenges facing communities in Ireland and around the world.
Una Allen is coordinator of ‘Towards Peace’ a service for survivors of abuse by church members which offers a spiritual accompaniment service, free of charge,
Bob McChesney SJ, author of ‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’, in conversation with Pat Coyle about Ignatian spirituality, violence and trauma.
Gerry O’Hanlon SJ reviews Pope Leo’s first encyclical, ‘Magnifica Humanitas’, which addresses the ethical and social challenges posed by AI.
Messenger Publications has published ‘Dreaming A New Dream, Conversations on the Future of the Church in Ireland’ by Jim Deeds.
Bill Toner SJ : : He says he ‘does not rest easy as a meat eater’, so why, in spite of the cruelty involved, do he and billions of other humans continue to do just that?
Brian O’Leary SJ and Pat Coyle have produced and filmed a series of six role-plays to illustrate frequently asked questions in spiritual direction/accompaniment.
