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Exploring the Mad Messiah
September 29, 2025
Edmond Grace SJ has written a poetry cycle – Mad Messiah. In this interview he offers a road map to accompany him on his ‘mad’ and ‘mythical’ journey.
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Marking the ‘Season of creation’
September 26, 2025
As the 'Season of Creation' draws to a close we offer a selection of articles and interviews exploring the theme of 'caring for our common home.'
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‘The democrat of holiness’
September 26, 2025
Listen to an interview from our RNN Podcast Archives to mark the feast day of the much-loved Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Wednesday 1 October.
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Jesuits and the Jedi
September 10, 2025
Eric Clayton, author of a book on 'Jesuits & Jedi', talks about the Ignatian spirituality implicit in the Star Wars movies.
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The ordination of Fr Pat Corkery SJ
September 9, 2025
Jesuits, family and friends joined Patrick Corkery SJ in Gardiner St Church where he was ordained by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ.
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New Director for JCFJ
September 9, 2025
Niall Leahy SJ appointed as new Director of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice.
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September Messenger: To the heights
September 3, 2025
September Messenger: Young people on their way to sainthood; therapy and healing in Sudan; and Blessed Virgin Mary's Birthday.
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Pope Video: Our relationship with all of creation
September 3, 2025
Pope Video: Inspired by St.Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love"
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Brother George Fallon RIP
September 2, 2025
Brother George Fallon, aged ninety-three, died peacefully at noon on Monday 1 September 2025 in Cherryfield Lodge.
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Exam success for Ukrainian Clongowes student
September 2, 2025
Max Reva, Ukrainian Clongowes student achieves 625 points in his Leaving Cert. After fleeing Ukraine on his own at 15 years of age.
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Living water: “Join the force”
September 18, 2026 - 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.
Healing for the soul
August 18, 2026 - 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,
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026 - Bob McChesney SJ, author of 'The Soul Also Keeps the Score', in conversation with Pat Coyle about Ignatian spirituality, violence and trauma.
Sharing bread in Bethlehem
July 2, 2026 - Dr Declan Hayes has just recently returned from the West Bank, where he stayed in Jerusalem and Taybeh. He appeals for funds to help those suffering there.
‘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.
Latest Videos
Walking with a seeker
September 23, 2026 - 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.
Pope Video: For the care of water
September 3, 2026 - Pope video: That water be protected so we might learn to appreciate it with gratitude, justice, and moderation
Pope Video: For evangelization in the city
August 5, 2026 - Pope Leo's August prayer intention for cities, asking God to bring hope, belonging, and the joy of the Gospel to all.
Pope Video: For respect for human life
July 3, 2026 - Pope Video July: Embrace a culture of love, tenderness, responsibility, and compassionate care.
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"
Latest Blog Posts
Are Humans Doomed to be Predators?
September 10, 2026 - 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?
How a Dolly Parton song changed my spiritual life
August 31, 2026 - Brendan McManus :: A surprising encounter with Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston and God’s love changed everything during a difficult retreat.
Navigating the storms of life
August 27, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: The Spirit is the ‘breath of God’, the wind that fills our sails and energises our whole lives
Fellowship, connection, hope
August 19, 2026 - Professor Jim Lucey :: Recovery is not just about the triumph of the self. It is about the restoration of loving relationships, with us and with each other.”
The suffering of inocents in war and beyond
July 3, 2026 - Dermot Roantree :: Wars are legitimated and sustained by a form of moral disengagement that fails to pay attention to the sufferer.