Spirituality
Novices begin their journey in Innsbruck
October 11, 2022
Four young men including Irishman Seán McMahon entered the Jesuit novitiate in Innsbruck, Austria on 18 September 2022. They made a further commitment on 3 October after two weeks of...
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Whose truth is it anyway?
October 11, 2022
The philosophy of Bernard Lonergan SJ has much to offer by way of resolving an age-old debate about the nature of truth says Dr Gerry Whelan SJ.
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Creeslough in mourning
October 10, 2022
Jesuit Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ has been with the people of Creeslough praying in solidarity with them at this time of pain and grief for the whole community.
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Sitting with St Ignatius
October 10, 2022
A sculpture depicting an 'approachable' figure of St Ignatius Loyola sitting on a bench was unveiled at Belvedere College SJ to mark the 500th anniversary of his 'conversion.'
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Pope Video: For a Church open to everyone
October 10, 2022
The Pope prays that the Church may live in an increasing atmosphere of synodality and be a community of solidarity, fraternity, and welcome.
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Rest in peace Br James McCabe SJ
October 6, 2022
"Jamesie spent 68 years among us Jesuits as the one who serves." So said Tom Phelan SJ at the funeral Mass of Brother James McCabe SJ.
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Reflections from the Holy Land
September 30, 2022
Brendan McManus SJ launched Ruth Patterson's latest book 'A Traveller Passing Through' in Wynn's Hotel, Dublin, on 1 September 2022.
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Back to the plough
September 27, 2022
Jesuits were back at the Ploughing Championships for the first time since the pandemic, offering a blessing with the cross of Fr John Sullivan SJ.
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Prayers for the school year
September 26, 2022
Gráinne Delaney, chaplain of Crescent College Comprehensive SJ, has written and compiled prayers for school gatherings and assemblies.
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Teachings of a Jesuit Zen master
September 20, 2022
Roshi Robert Kennedy SJ gave a number of formal and informal talks at a five-day Zen retreat in the Dominican Retreat Centre, Dublin.
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Sculpting a Saint
June 23, 2026 - RNN archive July: Dony MacManus reflects on creating his bronze statue of St. Oliver Plunkett and the inspiration behind it.
The Role of the Body in Christian Spirituality
June 17, 2026 - A number of Jesuits presented at a major international symposium in Dublin organised by SpIRE and the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality.
Sacred Heart Novena touched human hearts
June 16, 2026 - This year's novena to the Sacred Heart in Gardiner St Church and The Messenger magazine drew people close to the heart of Jesus in various ways.
Vacancy for Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator
June 16, 2026 - The Belfast Jesuit Centre is seeking to recruit a Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator for a 9-month Fixed-Term Contract role, based within the Jesuit Centre.
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‘The grandeur of humanity’
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Philosophical reflections
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Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
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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