Kevin Hargaden
Pinning the politicians
February 4, 2020
Social justice theologian Dr Kevin Hargaden suggests some tough questions for politicians and some possible answers for those asking them
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How do we think theologically about general elections?
January 29, 2020
KEVIN HARGADEN :: Elections are a serious business, even if experience leaves us with reduced expectations
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Studies: Christian ethics and the future of work
January 13, 2020
The current issue of Studies publishes the proceedings of a workshop on Christian ethical perspectives on the changing face of work
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Launch of JCFJ’s strategic plan
December 18, 2019
Kevin Hargaden, team leader at JCFJ, spoke with Pat Coyle ahead of the launch of the think-tank's strategic plan 2019-2023
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Evil: the label and the reality
November 11, 2019
KEVIN HARGADEN :: The murder of Ana Kriegel and the rush to demonise the teenage murderers raises profound questions about the way we use the term 'evil'.
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The Climate Action Plan theologically considered
July 2, 2019
KEVIN HARGADEN :: In spite of the initial positive reception, there are good reasons why enthusiasm for the Government's Climate Action Plan has dampened.
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Ireland from one pope to another
June 12, 2019
The dramatic changes in Catholic Ireland between the visits of Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis set the theme for the summer issue of 'Studies'
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Gillette and the thin skin epidemic
January 17, 2019
KEVIN HARGADEN :: The message of the Gillette ad is unexceptionable, but we should note that the company is driven by profit, not progress.
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Responding to false claims about homelessness
January 11, 2019
Kevin Hargaden of JCFJ responds to misleading statements of former Housing Agency chair, Conor Skehan
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Advent – a time of contradictions
December 26, 2018
Dr Kevin Hargaden of JCFJ spoke with Pat Coyle about the importance of spiritual nourishment during the often-difficult time of Advent
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Sculpting a Saint
June 23, 2026 - RNN archive July: Dony MacManus reflects on creating his bronze statue of St. Oliver Plunkett 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.
Vacancy for Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator
June 16, 2026 - The Belfast Jesuit Centre is seeking to recruit a Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator for a 9-month Fixed-Term Contract role, based within the Jesuit Centre.
Latest Podcasts
‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 2026
Philosophical reflections
June 4, 2026
GLOW: Girls learn their own worth
June 3, 2026
Fascinating facts from our past
May 20, 2026
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
June 2, 2026
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
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