Brendan McManus SJ
The sacredness of secular music
June 18, 2020
Brendan McManus SJ explains his love of music, and the intrinsic connection he feels it has with the spiritual life.
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Divine inspiration from Fleetwood Mac
June 16, 2020
BRENDAN McMANUS :: With the help of an Ignatian technique, memories of listening to Fleetwood Mac give rise to reflections on God's presence.
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Care for oneself, care for others
June 10, 2020
Brendan McManus SJ led an international webinar for educators who work in Jesuit schools on the theme of caring for oneself and one's students during the Covid-19 crisis
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A spirituality of failure
May 13, 2020
In his new book on walking the Ignatian Camino, Brendan McManus describes what he learned along the pilgrim way
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Resurrection in dark times
May 5, 2020
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: The death-resurrection experience of Jesus, is a continual process that marks our lives and shapes our Covid-19 world.
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Praying with grief in a Covid-19 world
April 27, 2020
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ and JIM DEEDS :: Reflections and prayers to help the bereaved to come to terms with grief, made harder than ever by the coronavirus lockdown
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A spirituality for strange times
March 18, 2020
Brendan McManus SJ draws on the wisdom of St Ignatius in his ten tips for dealing with the Covid-19 crisis
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Praying through tough times
March 11, 2020
Brendan McManus SJ speaks about his latest book with Jim Deeds in light of their retreats on practical approaches to prayer for the messy times
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Ignatian guide to tackling depression
February 4, 2020
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: Inspired by the life of Saint Ignatius and modern psychology to keep balance in our mental health.
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Hanging up the boots
January 21, 2020
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: After years of leading pilgrimages, letting go of this leadership role has turned out to be a good thing.
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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