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Messenger’s September moments
September 2, 2024
Blackberries, back to school, caring for the earth and the power of letting go, are all September moment themes in this month's Messenger magazine.
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The Pope Video: For the cry of the Earth
September 2, 2024
In The Pope Video for September, Pope Francis encourages us to get involved in the fight against climate injustice
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Remembering Father Gerald O’Collins SJ
August 30, 2024
Richard Leonard SJ pays a warm tribute to his fellow Jesuit and countryman, Gerald O'Collins SJ. The renowned theologian died recently at the age of 93.
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Ecology and Spirituality
August 30, 2024
This September, Xavier de Bénazé SJ will give talks, workshops and a retreat, all on the theme of integrating ecology and spirituality.
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Synodality and the Recovery of Vatican II
August 28, 2024
'Synodality and the Recovery of Vatican II: A New Way for Catholics,' examines the importance and implications of synodality, how it can build on the work of Vatican II.
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Citizen Juries: A Way to Restore Ireland’s Hospitality?
August 23, 2024
The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice have written an article on 'Citizen Juries' and their potential for cultivating an Ireland that truly lives up to its reputation of a...
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‘Whispering with God’ at Knock
August 22, 2024
Australian Jesuit Richard Leonard SJ, a good friend of the Irish Jesuit Province, was one of the guest speakers at the annual novena in Knock, Co Mayo.
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‘Convivial and curious’ – Bishop Noel Treanor RIP
August 22, 2024
Jesuits have been paying tribute to the late Archbishop Noel Treanor, a good friend to the Irish Jesuit Province.
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Not All Deaths are the Same
August 19, 2024
The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice have published an article on drug related deaths in Ireland which are four times the European average. They say that despite the fact...
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August Messenger: The builders’ holidays
August 8, 2024
In this month’s August Messenger Father Gerard Condon, Director for Mission and Ministry in the Diocese of Cloyne and Parish Priest of Killavullen reminds us that August is still known...
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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
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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.
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026 - Allan Ggita SJ is in Ireland speaking about his privileged life working with vulnerable communities in one of the largest slums in Kenya.
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
Small steps with God’s help
May 8, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Exploring procrastination through the lens of Ignatian spirituality and personal experience
Is the universe ‘done and dusted’?
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Faithful Justice: Reimagining the Jesuit Mission
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‘Dangerous as hell’
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The grasp of grief
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