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Finding God in the Mess – Revised edition
April 18, 2023
Messenger has published the revised edition of the award-winning book 'Finding God in the Mess' by Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds.
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NCI India-Ireland lecture series
April 16, 2023
Professor Gina Quin of NCI spoke of the Jesuit commitment to social justice in her talk at the Indian Embassy in Dublin on 28 March 2023.
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Yves Congar and church reform
April 6, 2023
Video recordings of the Loyola Institute's lecture series on Yves Congar's theology of reform are now available to view on YouTube.
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Living with remorse
April 5, 2023
BILL TONER SJ :: We can judge ourselves harshly and be plagued for years by the thought of past acts we are ashamed of. Should we not cut ourselves some...
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‘The fragility of God’
April 5, 2023
"I’ve been asked for a short conclusion, which is rich, since I don’t believe in periods or in punctuation..." Poet Aidan Mathews concludes his Lenten Retreat.
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‘Worst decision the Government has made’
April 5, 2023
Homelessness campaigner Peter McVerry SJ has publicly condemned the Irish Government's controversial lifting of the temporary ban on evictions.
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Not less than everything
April 4, 2023
It's the 1960s and Fr General Pedro Arrupe SJ is faced with implementing the revolutionary changes in the church as envisioned by Vatican II. Brian Grogan tells the story.
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Holy Week from the archives
April 3, 2023
Stories from the RNN archives include podcast interviews with Paddy Greene SJ, Fr Michael McCullagh, and Piaras Jackson SJ.
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Holy Week and Easter services
April 3, 2023
Jesuit ministries are offering Masses and resources including a Reconciliation service, movie club and video on contemplative prayer.
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Pope Video: For a non-violent culture
April 3, 2023
For April 2023, Pope Francis calls for a culture of peace, maintaining that “a lasting peace can exist only without weapons.”
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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.