Brendan McManus SJ
Limping in the footsteps of Ignatius Loyola
August 1, 2025
Brendan McManus SJ :: The feast day of St Ignatius got me thinking about lessons learnt from his and my love of walking.
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Walking a journey with God
July 14, 2025
Brendan McManus SJ :: 'Most people walk to remind themselves who they are' - insights from the Camino Pilgrim Office.
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Accepting limits: Obeying the body
June 4, 2025
Brendan McManus SJ :: Accepting limits – obeying the body in recuperation from surgery.
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Capturing the magic of the Camino
June 4, 2025
Brendan McManus SJ just took delivery of the Spanish version of his book 'Brothers in Arms', co-authored with taxi driver Jimmy Fullam.
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Marquette Mission Week: Act with Care
February 17, 2025
Brendan McManus reflects on his week as one of the leaders at the 'Marquette University Mission Week' in the USA this month.
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Back to Porridge
January 8, 2025
BRENDAN MCMANUS SJ :: ‘Getting back on the wagon’ with diet, exercise, work and rest. with time for prayer and meditation, has a surprising impact on my life.
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Grief at Christmas
December 23, 2024
Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds :: Ten tips for dealing with grief at Christmas, a time of doubly poignant loss that heightens the sense of being adrift.
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The beauty of having your bag stolen
October 29, 2024
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: Having your bag and passport stolen seems like a disaster, but it can be an opportunity or a gift.
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Avoid despair and build defences
September 30, 2024
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: On avoiding despair and building up defences using the tools of Ignatian discernment.
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The Camino: therapy for a sick society
August 8, 2024
Brendan McManus SJ was asked to give the homily at the annual Irish Camino Society Mass in St James Church in Dublin on 28 July 2024. Brendan has many years...
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Explaining the UAP’s
September 9, 2025 - Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, has announced his four priorities (universal apostolic preferences) which will guide Jesuits and colleagues globally,
The ordination of Fr Pat Corkery SJ
September 9, 2025 - Jesuits, family and friends joined Patrick Corkery SJ in Gardiner St Church where he was ordained by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ.
New Director for JCFJ
September 9, 2025 - Niall Leahy SJ appointed as new Director of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice.
September Messenger: To the heights
September 3, 2025 - September Messenger: Young people on their way to sainthood; therapy and healing in Sudan; and Blessed Virgin Mary's Birthday.
Latest Podcasts
Jesuits and the Jedi
September 10, 2025
Dr. Janet Soskice: Creation and theology
August 26, 2025
Bishop speaks of hell on earth in his diocese
July 4, 2025
Bloomsday breakfast in Belvedere
July 2, 2025
Latest Videos
Pope Video: Our relationship with all of creation
September 3, 2025
Pope Video: For mutual coexistence
August 5, 2025
‘Finding God in All Things’ in thirty seconds!
July 31, 2025
Pope Video: For formation in discernment
July 4, 2025
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023