Publications
Biography of a Jesuit-educated judge
January 23, 2023
'Judge John O'Hagan, 1825-1890', on the life of a respected patriot, poet, scholar and lawyer, is among the most recent Messenger books.
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Fifty-eight most powerful words
January 20, 2023
"The fifty-eight most powerful words in the world." is how Richard Leonard SJ describes the Lord's Prayer, in his latest book The Law of Love.
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Pope Benedict and the abuse scandals
January 19, 2023
Theologian Jim Corkery SJ assesses the legacy of the late Pope Benedict XV1 in terms of his handling of the clerical sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church.
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‘The Mindful Our Father’ – New Messenger book
January 3, 2023
Tom Casey SJ, in his new book, brings the contemporary focus of mindfulness to the Our Father to unearth its hidden treasure.
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Praying before playing
December 7, 2022
Two Belvedere College SJ alumni, Ger Brennan and Sean Boylan, feature in a new book on faith and sport entitled 'Faith in Search of Greater Glory in Sport' by Gerard...
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‘The Parish as Oasis’
December 7, 2022
How to beat 'climate despair' personally and in community with practical suggestions for environmental care. Ciara Murphy and Kevin Hargaden explain.
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Studies: Light in dark times
December 6, 2022
The winter issue of Studies leads with essays that, in different ways, illustrate the theme of 'Light in dark times' – sources of hope in the midst of our age...
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Disciples of courage
December 2, 2022
Author Brendan Comerford SJ reflects on the lives of ten inspirational people who showed immense courage in their commitment to Christ.
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Maynooth College: Essays on dying and death
November 17, 2022
The book launch of a collection of essays on dying and death took place in St Patrick's College Maynooth on 16 November 2022.
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Reflections for weekday readings 2022-2023
November 11, 2022
Fr Martin Hogan hopes his book of gospel reflections will allow the Lord's light to shine more clearly through the new liturgical year.
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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