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‘Music for the soul’ from the archives
August 10, 2023
Brendan McManus SJ speaks about how music is the 'royal road to the heart' that helps us get through some of the hardest moments in our lives.
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‘Hope is a person’ – MAGIS pilgrimage
August 10, 2023
Fr Niall Leahy SJ accompanied young adults on a five-day pilgrimage to shrines in Portugal as part of the MAGIS 2023 preparation for World Youth Day.
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Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
The Autumn 2023 catalogue includes titles on the wisdom of St Ignatius, scholarly reflections on Gospel readings, and a yearly bestseller.
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Pope Video: For World Youth Day
August 3, 2023
Christians are asked to pray that the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to set out on the journey, witnessing to the Gospel.
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Pedro Arrupe’s final years
August 1, 2023
Brian Grogan SJ, author of 'Pedro Arrupe: A Heart Larger than the World', speaks about the Jesuit leader's stroke and final years.
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A special gift for Donegal
July 27, 2023
A relic from the coffin in which Blessed John Sullivan SJ was buried, was recently gifted to the people of Donegal and Derry.
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The Beatitudes – ‘The blessing is within the experience’
July 25, 2023
Australian Jesuit Fr Richard Leonard speaks to Pat Coyle about the 'big gospel passage on law and love' known as the Beatitudes.
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Unique Irish desert experience
July 21, 2023
Majestic mountain vistas, stunning, pristine beaches, the wild beauty of Donegal – a great backdrop to the annual Slí Cholmcille walking pilgrimage.
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Troubled times in Rome
July 20, 2023
Brian Grogan SJ, author of a biography of Pedro Arrupe SJ, gives his personal take on the could-be-saint's clash with St Pope John Paul 11 and the Roman Curia.
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Pope Video: For a Eucharistic life
July 19, 2023
In the Pope Video for July, Pope Francis prays that Catholics place the Eucharistic celebration at the centre of their lives.
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Women and the Irish National Assembly – what really happened
November 4, 2026 - Gerry O’Hanlon SJ offers a revealing insight into the debates, decisions and unexpected nuances surrounding the Church’s future engagement with women.
The Vatican and the Women Deacons
October 9, 2026 - Dr Phyllis Zagano’s new book explores the history of women deacons and the necessity for restoring the women’s diaconate in the Catholic Church today.
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.
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For the proper use of wealth
November 3, 2026 - Pope Leo reminds us that true wealth lies not in what we accumulate, but in what we share with others through love, generosity and service.
Reflections of a Catholic priest in Palestine/Israel
November 3, 2026 - David Neuhaus SJ was the guest speaker at the launch of his latest book, 'Conquest or Leven: Reflections of a Catholic Priest in Palestine/Israel'. Pat Coyle interviews him about the book.
Pope Video: For mental health ministry
October 1, 2026 - Pope Leo's intention highlights the importance of supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties, those who care for them.
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
Latest Blog Posts
Studies covers Irish education down the years
November 4, 2026 - Dermot Roantree :: 'Studies' has been reflecting on Irish education since its inception in 1912. The autumn 2026 issue continues this tradition.
Let your light shine, especially in the darkness
October 21, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Suffering, unavoidable as it usually is, when embraced can have a redemptive quality,
The lost art of listening
October 9, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Genuine listening empowers people to understand themselves, discover their own insights, and grow
Are humans doomed to be predators?
September 10, 2026 - Bill Toner SJ :: Why, in spite of the cruelty involved, do billions of humans eat animals, even when they have misgivings about doing so?
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.