Ignatian spirituality
New model of Church in Galway
January 14, 2020
Vera Coughlan, who was an active participant of the Jesuit Centre of Spirituality and Culture, speaks to Pat Coyle about her insight into the family as the leading image of...
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How to have a happy new year
January 11, 2020
Authors Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds offer ten Ignatian tips for handling anxiety and achieving good mental health over the festive season
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Coffee house contemplation
December 11, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: A six step process to 'give your head peace' while enjoying a cup of coffee.
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Mary, model of accompaniment
December 4, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Saint Ignatius encourages us to renew our love for Jesus by seeing how his mother loved him.
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The Devil wears Prada: an Ignatian perspective
November 15, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS :: The promise of glamour and prestige in the ruthless fashion industry brings the protagonist to an 'Ignatian moment' of facing the truth and making a choice
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Gently, kindly, lovingly
November 6, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Did you know that Zen and Ignatian spirituality are strikingly similar at the level of impulses?
Read moreSurviving anxiety in the modern world
October 30, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ & JIM DEEDS :: Ten Ignatian tips for handling anxiety and achieving good mental health as part of the upcoming feature page on spirituality and mental health.
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Spiritual defence and Game of Thrones
October 22, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: The Battle of Winterfell in 'Game of Thrones' brings to mind some Ignatian principles for self-protection
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Emotional health
October 15, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: The 'mysterious duel' of mourning and dancing becomes a ‘duet’ that encourages an affective life full of depth and meaning.
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Morning prayer for Mental Health Week
October 9, 2019
ANNE MARIE DOLAN :: The role that Ignatian spirituality can play in the positive mental health of young people and the greatest gift of all – time.
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An inheritance held in trust
June 29, 2026 - Dr Kevin Hargaden of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice explores the changing relationship between people, farming, and the land.
Sculpting a Saint
June 23, 2026 - RNN archive July: Dony MacManus reflects on crafting his bronze statue of St. Oliver Plunkett (martyred 1 July 1681) and the inspiration behind it.
The Role of the Body in Christian Spirituality
June 17, 2026 - A number of Jesuits presented at a major international symposium in Dublin organised by SpIRE and the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality.
Sacred Heart Novena touched human hearts
June 16, 2026 - This year's novena to the Sacred Heart in Gardiner St Church and The Messenger magazine drew people close to the heart of Jesus in various ways.
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‘The grandeur of humanity’
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Philosophical reflections
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Fascinating facts from our past
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Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
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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