Brendan McManus SJ
Finding God in the Mess
October 25, 2017
The Messenger Publications' latest book entitled 'Finding God in the Mess: Meditations for Mindful Living' will be launched by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ on Thursday 26 October
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A warm Jesuit welcome at the Ploughing
September 27, 2017
Jesuits and colleagues met thousands of visitors at the purpose-built Jesuit tent in the National Ploughing Championships for the third year in a row
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Feeling the bumps on the road in Colombia
September 13, 2017
Brendan McManus SJ revisits Colombia after a gap of 15 years, and he shares his experience of culture shock and the finding of real happiness
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Walk, talk, pray
July 27, 2017
Irish Jesuits are leading young people from around the world in a pilgrimage along the Wicklow Way
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‘Crazy World’
March 22, 2017
Brendan McManus SJ, author of 'Redemption Road: Grieving on the Camino', had an unforgettable moment at a recent concert featuring the popular Irish rock band Aslan
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Questioning assumptions about God
January 6, 2017
Brendan McManus SJ says The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius, a key element of Jesuit training, permeates Martin Scorsese's latest film 'Silence'
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Putting new life into the gospel
November 9, 2016
A new book of reflections on St Matthew's gospel by Donal Neary SJ, aims to help people find the God of the gospel in their everyday lives.
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Too old for the craic in Cracow?
September 26, 2016
Brendan McManus SJ, author of 'Redemption Road', is on the pilgrim trail again, this time as a Magis16 leader and participant in World Youth Day in Cracow.
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August 8, 2016
Irish participants in MAGIS 2016, the international meeting of young people interested in Ignatian spirituality, reflect on their experience of living in community, working with others and reflection.
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Magis2016 in full swing
July 19, 2016
Young people from Ireland are working with children with special needs; on pilgrimage; or learning about Christian-Jewish relations; all at Magis2016.
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The Pope and the President
April 20, 2026 - Fr. Donal Godfrey SJ, reflects on the recent remarks of Pope Leo XIV and the response to them from Donald Trump and his administration.
‘A privilege to be part of it’
April 15, 2026 - The celebratory event to mark the historic Silver Jubilee of postgraduate studies in Applied Spirituality was a special day for all involved.
An attitude of gratitude
April 14, 2026 - Gratitude: The solution to worry, Kierkegaard claimed, was to make a leap of faith and put our trust in God’s enduring love.
April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth
April 13, 2026 - In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.
Latest Podcasts
Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 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