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The making of a saint
November 4, 2005
November 4, 2005 The making of a saint The story of the recently canonised Alberto Hurtado SJ by Fergus O’Donoghue SJ Alberto Hurtado and his wife Ana Cruchaga were a...
Read more“Just a lad of eighteen summers”
November 1, 2005
November 1, 2005 "Just a lad of eighteen summers" Kevin Barry exhibition in Belvedere by Oliver Murphy Last Tuesday, November 1, was the 85th anniversary of the execution of Kevin...
Read moreTwo for the road
October 20, 2005
John Dunne was present for a double-bash to send off John Humphreys before he moved over to Galway to take up his new post as rector of St. Ignatius. Double...
Read moreThe Republic and values
October 20, 2005
Though “Rip-off Republic” may not have touched on some of the greatest offending institutions in Ireland today, Eddie Hobbs used the programme effectively to point out some pretty grim facts...
Read moreHow will they come home to New Orleans?
October 20, 2005
Edmond Grace remembers a black musician he met in New Orleans in 1991, a man proud to be from that great city. Edmond ponders how Hurricane Katrina might have affected...
Read moreDid you not say the fighting was over?
October 20, 2005
Tom Leyden reflects on the incendary situation in Northern Ireland these past months and sees the need for dialogue and sensible leadership. My friend Paolo from Naples came to visit...
Read moreOne goal, many journeys, enjoy yours!
October 20, 2005
As leader of the Irish Magis group, Gerry Clarke has a unique perspective on those heady August days which culminated with the World Youth Day gathering in Marienfeld, Cologne, for...
Read moreJesuits serve up theology on NUI menu
October 20, 2005
Dr Brian Grogan SJ, President of the Milltown Institute, assesses the significance of Milltown being formally inaugurated as a Recognised College of the National University of Ireland on October 5th....
Read moreBack to the Future of Europe
October 20, 2005
Pat Coyle looks back on the ‘Future of Europe’ conferences in All Hallows and in her beloved Croke Park last week, and on John Dardis’ call for Irish people to...
Read moreRooting for Matt
March 20, 2005
Barney McGuckian recounts his valiant but failed attempt to convince ‘Gerry Ryan Show’ listeners to vote for Matt Talbot as Ireland’s favourite saint. Late in October, Evelyn from the Gerry...
Read moreLatest News
Why You Should Want More Religious People in Politics
September 13, 2024 - The most recent Faith and Politics workshop took place in Venice from 18-25 August 2024. Kevin Hargaden has published a report on the workshop
Deep Down Things
September 13, 2024 - Former Jesuit Colm Brophy will host an exhibition of twenty four paintings inspired by Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem ‘God’s Grandeur'
Autumn Messenger 2024
September 12, 2024 - Messenger Publications has just released their latest collection of books for Autumn 2024.
Flóisíní San Proinsias: Little Flowers of Saint Francis
September 11, 2024 - The book launch of the Irish language version of 'The Little Flowers of St. Francis' will take place on Thursday 19 September. All welcome.
Latest Podcasts
Remembering Father Gerald O’Collins SJ
August 30, 2024
A fresh look at Mary
August 23, 2024
A deeper understanding of pilgrimage
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Three aspects of pilgrimage
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Latest Videos
The Pope Video: For the cry of the Earth
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The Pope Video: For political leaders
August 6, 2024
Brother Éamonn Davis SJ, RIP – “Let God at ya!”
July 12, 2024
The Pope Video: For the pastoral care of the sick
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Latest Books
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023
Messenger book: ‘Shaping the Assembly’
June 13, 2023
