Pastoral

podcasts

Sons of Ignatius podcast: From Pastoral to Social

April 1, 2022

Niall Leahy SJ and David Lugo SJ speak about the four pillars of priestly formation especially pastoral formation.

books

Pastoral conversion of the parish

March 23, 2022

The latest Messenger book integrates the pastoral theology of Pope Francis – aiming to meet the challenges and opportunities of parish life.

blog

Amoris Laetitia – “Everything is not black or white”

April 13, 2016

GERRY O'HANLON SJ :: 'Amoris Laetitia' is a long, sometimes eloquent and lyrical, account of Christian marriage through the lens of theology, spirituality, psychology and plain common sense.

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.