Podcasts
“Your clothes are stained with our blood”
January 24, 2023
Dr Kevin Hargaden of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice was shocked by what he learnt at a conference in Bangladesh, exploring the idea of a 'just wage' there.
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Fifty-eight most powerful words
January 20, 2023
"The fifty-eight most powerful words in the world." is how Richard Leonard SJ describes the Lord's Prayer, in his latest book The Law of Love.
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Pope Benedict and the abuse scandals
January 19, 2023
Theologian Jim Corkery SJ assesses the legacy of the late Pope Benedict XV1 in terms of his handling of the clerical sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church.
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Benedict XVI’s theological legacy
January 10, 2023
Theologian Jim Corkery SJ assesses the theological legacy of the recently deceased Pope Benedict XVI.
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When will it all end?
December 20, 2022
In this end of year interview, Peter McVerry SJ relates some shocking statistics concerning the housing crisis in Ireland – numbers that do not appear on the official government register.
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Young people’s new path to conversion
December 19, 2022
Fr Niall Leahy SJ speaks to Tony Foy, Executive Director of NET Ministries Ireland, about a tool of evangelisation running parallel to Mass.
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A record-breaking challenge
December 15, 2022
Belvedere students tell how they they're preparing for city-street sleeping on an empty stomach to raise a record amount for the homeless this Christmas.
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Praying before playing
December 7, 2022
Two Belvedere College SJ alumni, Ger Brennan and Sean Boylan, feature in a new book on faith and sport entitled 'Faith in Search of Greater Glory in Sport' by Gerard...
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‘The Parish as Oasis’
December 7, 2022
How to beat 'climate despair' personally and in community with practical suggestions for environmental care. Ciara Murphy and Kevin Hargaden explain.
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A global vision for Jesuit education
December 5, 2022
Sunny Jacob SJ is part of the Educate Magis team in Galway. In this interview he explains the work they do regarding Jesuit education locally and globally.
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Latest News
“Your clothes are stained with our blood”
January 24, 2023 - Dr Kevin Hargaden of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice was shocked by what he learnt at a conference in Bangladesh, exploring the idea of a 'just wage' there.
Biography of a Jesuit-educated judge
January 23, 2023 - 'Judge John O'Hagan, 1825-1890', on the life of a respected patriot, poet, scholar and lawyer, is among the most recent Messenger books.
Mícheál Mac Gréil SJ: RIP
January 21, 2023 - President Michael D. Higgins has led the tributes to Mícheál Mac Gréil SJ, the social justice activist and community campaigner who died on 21 January, aged 92.
Fifty-eight most powerful words
January 20, 2023 - "The fifty-eight most powerful words in the world." is how Richard Leonard SJ describes the Lord's Prayer, in his latest book The Law of Love.
Pope Benedict and the abuse scandals
January 19, 2023 - Theologian Jim Corkery SJ assesses the legacy of the late Pope Benedict XV1 in terms of his handling of the clerical sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church.
Latest Videos
Pope Video: For educators
January 11, 2023 - Pope Francis prays that educators may be credible witnesses, who see fraternity as the best path for helping those most in need.
Pope Video: For volunteer organisations
December 5, 2022 - Pope Francis highlights the value of volunteer non-profit organisations and encourages them to collaborate more among themselves.
Jesuit vocations film – ‘Walking with Jesus Christ’
December 5, 2022 - 'Sons of Ignatius' is a mix of vocation stories and information on the Jesuit way of life featuring three young Irish Jesuits.
Pope Video: For children who suffer
November 4, 2022 - Pope Francis asks Christians to pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war.
Pope Video: For a Church open to everyone
October 10, 2022 - The Pope prays that the Church may live in an increasing atmosphere of synodality and be a community of solidarity, fraternity, and welcome.
Latest Books
Biography of a Jesuit-educated judge
January 23, 2023 - 'Judge John O'Hagan, 1825-1890', on the life of a respected patriot, poet, scholar and lawyer, is among the most recent Messenger books.
‘The Mindful Our Father’ – New Messenger book
January 3, 2023 - Tom Casey SJ, in his new book, brings the contemporary focus of mindfulness to the Our Father to unearth its hidden treasure.
Disciples of courage
December 2, 2022 - Author Brendan Comerford SJ reflects on the lives of ten inspirational people who showed immense courage in their commitment to Christ.
Maynooth College: Essays on dying and death
November 17, 2022 - The book launch of a collection of essays on dying and death took place in St Patrick's College Maynooth on 16 November 2022.
Reflections for weekday readings 2022-2023
November 11, 2022 - Fr Martin Hogan hopes his book of gospel reflections will allow the Lord's light to shine more clearly through the new liturgical year.
