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By way of the heart
November 17, 2025
"The most gifted at delivering the spiritual exercises", said St. Ignatius about Pierre Favre SJ. In his new book, Brendan Comderford SJ tells us more.
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‘Conversation in the Spirit’
November 12, 2025
An invaluable resource for those involved in decision-making at any level of the Church, has been published in English by Messenger Publications.
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Autumn issue of Studies: Climate justice and the university
November 11, 2025
The theme of the autumn 2025 Studies is the university's role in combating threats facing society, particularly the climate crisis.
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“A sower of Christian grace”
November 10, 2025
Teo Avram SJ was ordained a priest of the Greek-Catholic Rite by Bishop Cristian Dumitru Crisan, on Sunday 12 October, in Belvedere College chapel.
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November Messenger: Why pray for the dead?
November 10, 2025
All Soul's Day, why pray for the dead? discipleship and belonging. Some of themes in this months November Messenger
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René Girard and J.D. Vance
November 6, 2025
'Studies' editor Dermot Roantree features in in the Irish Times, speaking about the Catholic thinker behind J.D. Vance's conversion.
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Lessons to be learnt
November 6, 2025
Gerry O'Hanlon shares his views on what lessons need to be learnt from the recent pre-synodal meeting of over 200 people in Kilkenny,
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Pope Video: For the prevention of suicide
November 5, 2025
Pope Video: That those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need.
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Barton Geger SJ: Interpreting the Spiritual Exercises
November 3, 2025
Barton Geger SJ: Certain values and priorities of Saint Ignatius have been overlooked throughout the years.
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Eamon Ryan: ‘Peaceful, passionate politics’
November 3, 2025
Sons of Ignatius: Father Niall Leahy interviews former Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan in Rome at the 'Raising Hope' conference.
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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.
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026 - Author Eric Clayton talks about his book that introduces children to Mary, the mother of Jesus, through eight apparitions around the world.
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026 - James Hanvey SJ's exploration of the 'mission of creation' in St Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises is an integration of theology, spirituality, and cosmology.
‘Not Christian, not Catholic.’
February 13, 2026 - The Vatican's second commission on the diaconate recently published a letter revealing a 50/50 split on whether women could 'image Christ'.
Latest Videos
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"
Pope video: For Christians in areas of conflict
December 1, 2025 - Pope video: “That Christians in areas of war or conflict, especially the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.”
Latest Blog Posts
Is the universe ‘done and dusted’?
April 17, 2026 - Bill Toner : : Does God really know everything, including the future? If so, it seems that the universe is truly 'done and dusted'. Bill Toner SJ is not so sure.
Faithful Justice: Reimagining the Jesuit Mission
March 31, 2026 - Dermot Roantree :: Jesuit Superior General Pedro Arrupe SJ called a General Congregation in 1974-5 that redefined the Jesuit charism.
‘Dangerous as hell’
March 11, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Now is the time for people of goodwill to step forward; we need to protest these appalling, unjustified acts of violence and war.
The grasp of grief
February 25, 2026 - Colm Brophy :: The picture I have painted here is a symbol of the world’s uncertainty of its own destination. We are traumatised by immense grief.
Theology in a changing world
January 27, 2026 - Bill Toner :: Modern scientific progress poses serious challenges to theology. Can the once 'queen of the sciences' respond adequately to its challenges?