Donal Neary SJ
Landmark for Messenger magazine
January 10, 2018
The iconic Sacred Heart Messenger magazine was founded in 1888 by Father James Cullen SJ. He was given a room and a £1 note and 'the rest is history'
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A round-up from Messenger Publications
November 7, 2017
The Messenger Publications have brought out a number of publications on meditations, a dialogue between an Anglican and a Jesuit, and liturgies for young people.
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November 7, 2017
The Messenger Publications have brought out a number of publications on meditations, a dialogue between an Anglican and a Jesuit, and liturgies for young people.
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Pope asks for prayers for artists
August 9, 2017
The arts and nature express the beauty of creation and bring joy to the soul. Let us join the Pope in praying for artists
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Heat of desire
July 29, 2017
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Getting close to the heat of what you really want requires a long-lasting look at reality and some hard questioning, but the “joys that endure” are...
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Céad míle fáilte for Pope Francis
November 28, 2016
When Pope Francis visits Ireland it won't be the first time he has set foot on Irish soil
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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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Ignatian retreat changed MP’s life
October 4, 2016
Former MP Sarah Tether, now Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service UK, was the keynote speaker at the annual Faith and Life convention in Belfast.
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A message of joy
June 22, 2016
Bishop Denis Nulty (pictured) and Peter McVerry SJ were the keynote speakers at the “Messenger Day of Joy”, for promoters, readers and friends of 'The Sacred Heart Messenger'.
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Jesuit pupil is Pope’s pen pal!
March 1, 2016
Twelve-year-old Clara O’Gormain from the Jesuit Scoil Iognáid in Galway features in Pope Francis latest book 'Dear Pope Francis' in which he answers questions from children around the world.
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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