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Pilgrims on a journey

July 28, 2015

Six Jesuits are taking part in a walking pilgrimage in County Mayo, along the ancient pilgrimage route from Knock Shrine to Croagh Patrick. It is part of an interprovincial project...

Jesuits ‘experiment’ with an eye to the future

July 28, 2015

Jesuits of North West Europe took taken time off from their regular ministries to participate in alternative works in order to reflect on apostolic priorities for the Society over the...

Peter McVerry Trust welcomes funding for new social housing

July 24, 2015

New units will provide housing for people currently dependent on homeless accommodation in four local authority areas.

Young pilgrims walk the Wicklow Way

July 24, 2015

A group of 14 young adults, including two Jesuits, recently undertook a three day pilgrimage along 'The Wicklow Way'. They journeyed together in the spirit of simplicity, companionship and openness...

Studies: The pity of war

July 1, 2015

"We are in a season of momentous commemorations," begins the editorial of the summer issue of Studies, alluding to the centenary commemorations of the First World War, the event which...

‘Going home on wings!’

July 1, 2015

On Saturday June 27th, The Sacred Heart Messenger staff and writers welcomed over 120 readers and promoters of the Messenger to the Radisson Blu hotel in Athlone.

Restoring the lost art of listening

July 1, 2015

Brendan McManus SJ has moved to Belfast in recent years as part of the Jesuit's Northern ministry. His own ministry in Spiritual Direction is growing steadily there.

Pass the bill, urges JRS

June 30, 2015

JRS Ireland has called on the Irish Government to honour the promise of fundamental reform of the asylum seeking process.

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A light through the darkness

June 26, 2015

GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Our humanity tells us that we are vulnerable people, that we need each other for love, intimacy and wholeness. As Christians, we believe that God is...

Still Living in Limbo

June 24, 2015

As hundreds of asylum seekers granted status remain living in limbo this World Refugee Day, JRS calls for funding and support to help them transition to life outside Direct Provision.

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.

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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.