Brendan McManus SJ
Men wanted for mini-pilgrimage
June 27, 2019
Brendan McManus SJ is organising a three-day pilgrimage from Ballintubber to the top of Croagh Patrick over the August bank holiday
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Psychology and the Spiritual Exercises
June 26, 2019
The International Symposium on Psychology and the Spiritual Exercises took place in Loyola, Spain from 20-24 June, 2019
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Book launch: ‘Deeper into the mess’
May 28, 2019
Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds inspired and entertained a packed audience at the Belfast launch of their new book on praying through tough times
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Sharing pilgrim wisdom
May 15, 2019
Brendan McManus SJ was in the US recently, giving a retreat on 'Pilgrimage as an Essential Ignatian Activity’
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An Irish Camino challenge
May 15, 2019
Brendan McManus SJ and Eddie Cosgrove SJ are offering an Irish Camino experience with a difference this summer
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The real St Patrick
March 15, 2019
St Patrick's own writings tell us more about the depth of the man than the legends that have surrounded him, says Brendan McManus SJ
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Helping someone out of a hole
March 7, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: When someone is in a hole, find a way to help them without getting into the hole yourself!
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The Camino – a spiritual shortcut?
February 22, 2019
Professor Piotr Roszak, an enthusiastic proponent of the Camino pilgrimage, lectured to a full house in the Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: a reflection on the movements
November 20, 2018
BRENDAN McMANUS :: An Ignatian reflection on the life of Freddie Mercury in the light of 'Bohemian Rhapsody', Briyan Singer's 2018 film
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“Stay in consolation”
October 5, 2018
BRENDAN McMANUS :: Pope Francis urged Irish Jesuits to ‘stay in consolation’ in relation to prayer and the spiritual life. This means much more than merely 'Stay positive'.
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September Messenger: Season of creation
September 23, 2026 - The September issue commemorates Knock Basilica’s 50th anniversary and features Fr Ante Gabrić, Fulton Sheen, St Francis, creation, water, AI, ecology and retreats.
A Saint for our times
September 22, 2026 - An appreciation of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, on the 800th anniversary of his death, is our feature article from September's 'Messenger.
‘Reminders of Africa’
September 22, 2026 - Colm Brophy's latest African-themed paintings are now on show at the Jesuit nursing home Cherryfield in Milltown Park.
Requiem Mass for Fr Seán – 70 years a Jesuit
September 21, 2026 - Seán Ó Cearbhalláin SJ "showed early signs of his future vocation growing up in the Bogside," mourners in his native Derry were told.
Latest Podcasts
Living water: “Join the force”
September 18, 2026
Healing for the soul
August 18, 2026
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026
Sharing bread in Bethlehem
July 2, 2026
Latest Videos
Walking with a seeker
September 23, 2026
Pope Video: For the care of water
September 3, 2026
Pope Video: For evangelization in the city
August 5, 2026
Pope Video: For respect for human life
July 3, 2026
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