Social Justice
Our ‘pointed and practical’ ecology policy
October 10, 2023
The Provincial Shane Daly SJ recently launched the Jesuit Province Ecology Policy which he says is 'concise, pointed, and practical.
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‘Laudate Deum’ – hope for the planet
October 10, 2023
Pope Francis latest document 'Laudate Deum' was clearly written to inspire delegates attending COP28, the December UN climate change conference, says Kevin Hargaden.
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Ireland’s most vulnerable groups
September 26, 2023
'Unheard Voices: Irish Travellers and the Struggle for Social Justice', is the theme of the latest edition of Working Notes published by the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice.
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Jesuit life: Phelan good
September 18, 2023
Tom Phelan SJ is a Jesuit brother, composer, instrumentalist and motorbike enthusiast. Why did he join the Jesuits?
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James Smyth SJ RIP: Friend of the poor
September 6, 2023
Fr Jim Smyth SJ, died on 31 August. Aged 95 he had a remarkable life long involvement with those on the margins of inner city Dublin
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‘Syrians are starving,’ says Irish Jesuit in Aleppo
August 24, 2023
Fr Tony O'Riordan SJ, Director of JRS Syria, reports on the continued suffering of the people after the earthquake in February 2023.
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Ecology and mental health
August 16, 2023
Psychiatrist Jim Lucey reflects on the relationship between mental health, spirituality, and environmental action.
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A refugee’s dream of becoming an artist
July 14, 2023
The Sacred Heart Messenger features the story of a Congolese refugee, his journey and how he has settled with work and a new life in Uganda.
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‘Eye-opening, heart-lifting’
July 4, 2023
Prison visitation, tree-planting, cross-community and cross border encounters, dialogue between loyalists and republican, all recounted at the AGM of Dialogue for Diversity.
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“Your clothes are stained with our blood”
June 28, 2023
Dr Kevin Hargaden of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice was shocked by what he learnt at a conference in Bangladesh, exploring the idea of a 'just wage' there.
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The Pope and the President
April 20, 2026 - Fr. Donal Godfrey SJ, reflects on the recent remarks of Pope Leo XIV and the response to them from Donald Trump and his administration.
‘A privilege to be part of it’
April 15, 2026 - The celebratory event to mark the historic Silver Jubilee of postgraduate studies in Applied Spirituality was a special day for all involved.
An attitude of gratitude
April 14, 2026 - Gratitude: The solution to worry, Kierkegaard claimed, was to make a leap of faith and put our trust in God’s enduring love.
April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth
April 13, 2026 - In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.
Latest Podcasts
Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 2026
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023