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An Irish perspective on Laudato Si’
June 23, 2020
People from around the world attended the launch of a Messenger Publications book by Dr Dermot Lane, marking the fifth anniversary of 'Laudato Sí
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Studies: Remembering Peter Sutherland
June 21, 2020
The Summer issue of Studies is dedicated to the distinguished Irishman Peter Sutherland, a former Gonzaga alumnus, who passed away in 2018
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‘Everyone can make a difference. Every action counts.’
June 19, 2020
JRS Ireland has marked World Refugee Day with the launch of its annual report
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‘Black Lives Matter’
June 18, 2020
Donal Godfrey SJ shares a powerful statement against racism from his Loyola Community in San Francisco
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The sacredness of secular music
June 18, 2020
Brendan McManus SJ explains his love of music, and the intrinsic connection he feels it has with the spiritual life.
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European spiritual directors: ‘Crisis offers opportunities’
June 16, 2020
The recent meeting for spiritual directors in Europe provided a platform to discuss opportunities for people to embrace spirituality during the Covid-19 crisis
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A retreat with poets
June 16, 2020
Fr Brendan Comerford SJ reflects on the lives and poems of six different poets who share a deep sensitivity to the Sacramental presence of God
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Care for oneself, care for others
June 10, 2020
Brendan McManus SJ led an international webinar for educators who work in Jesuit schools on the theme of caring for oneself and one's students during the Covid-19 crisis
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King Lear, populism and the coronavirus
June 10, 2020
Michael Kirwan SJ explores the rise of the 'new fascism' against the backdrop of anti-racist protests and the Covid-19 pandemic
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Pope Video: A call to compassion
June 9, 2020
The Pope Video for June 2020 asks us to pray “that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of...
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‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 2026 - Gerry O'Hanlon SJ reviews Pope Leo's first encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas', which addresses the ethical and social challenges posed by AI.
Philosophical reflections
June 4, 2026 - Dr Dermot Roantree discusses some of the main themes in the thought of Jürgen Habermas, the German philosopher who died recently.
GLOW: Girls learn their own worth
June 3, 2026 - Caroline Sanga discusses life in South Sudan and how Jesuit programmes are empowering girls and women through education and farming initiatives.
Fascinating facts from our past
May 20, 2026 - Damien Burke, archivist for the Irish Jesuit Province, has been casting a beady eye over the 1926 census just released online. It has a lot to tell us.
Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026 - Dr Phyllis Zagano continues her straight-talking exposition of the history of deacons in the church. She seeks to 'recover' the diaconate and 'restore' women to it.
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
June 2, 2026 - Pope Video: "That we may discover in sport a universal language that brings cultures together, fosters respect and solidarity"
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026 - Pope Leo XIV: In the spirit of the Gospel, we are invited to recognize our shared responsibility in supporting, encouraging and accompanying priests.
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026 - Pope Leo: Renounce weapons and the arms race. May leaders have the courage to choose dialogue instead of conflict.
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026 - Pope Video: “The smiles, in the midst of pain, of children suffering, are a testimony of God's Kingdom.”
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 2026 - Pope Video: "May your Word be nourishment in weariness, hope in darkness and strength in our communities"
Latest Blog Posts
Discerning voices: desolation and consolation
June 15, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: there are two voices speaking to you at any time, one from God towards the good and one from the bad spirit towards chaos.
Small steps with God’s help
May 8, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Exploring procrastination through the lens of Ignatian spirituality and personal experience. It's not laziness.
Is the universe ‘done and dusted’?
April 17, 2026 - Bill Toner :: Does God really know everything, including the future, so that the universe is 'done and dusted'? Bill Toner is not so sure.
Faithful Justice: Reimagining the Jesuit Mission
March 31, 2026 - Dermot Roantree :: Jesuit Superior General Pedro Arrupe SJ called a General Congregation in 1974-5 that redefined the Jesuit charism.
‘Dangerous as hell’
March 11, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Now is the time for people of goodwill to step forward; we need to protest these appalling, unjustified acts of violence and war.