Publications
Mary Magdalene and the ‘Gardener’
March 2, 2021
A new book by Brian Lennon SJ addresses the contemporary question of the role of women in the Church
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Robots, ethics and the future of jobs
February 23, 2021
Well-known author Séan McDonagh considers the deeper implications of new technologies on people's privacy, freedom and life choices
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A useful guide through Lent
February 9, 2021
Kieran O'Mahony's book 'Hearers of the Word' from Messenger Publications is a guide to praying and exploring the scripture readings during Lent
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Exploring the Ignatian tradition
February 9, 2021
Dr Brian O'Leary's latest book on Ignatian Spirituality is a compilation of his articles and lectures from down the years and now updated
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The extinction of ‘Gravel’ football
January 5, 2021
Clongowes historian Declan O'Keeffe is an author in a new book on twenty schools and their versions of football before the nationalisation of the games by the FA and RFU
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The art of spiritual direction
December 21, 2020
Spiritual Director Mrs Siobhan Murphy finds the latest book by Messenger Publications to be a very useful resource for accompanying people in the Ignatian tradition
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Studies: Ireland and the Irish
December 18, 2020
Literary images of Irish life and identity dominate the winter issue of Studies, but it is the high moral image in John Hume's politics that takes centre stage
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Covid-19 in 2020
December 18, 2020
Frank Brady has co-edited a book of essays as Gaeilge focussing on the experience of people living through the pandemic that changed the world
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Books for Advent and Christmas
December 9, 2020
Messenger Publications have published a big collection of books for Advent and Christmas
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Deep wisdom simply shared
December 7, 2020
Jim Maher SJ's book 'Pathways to a Decision with Ignatius of Loyola' makes Ignatian spirituality and decision making accessible to a wide range of people
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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