Social Justice
Moving out of lockdown – Seeds of hope for asylum seekers
June 8, 2021
As Ireland moves out of lockdown, Eugene Quinn, Jesuit Refugee Service, reflects on the cause for renewed hope among asylum seekers, refugees and forced migrants
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Giving voice to the elderly
May 26, 2021
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Supporting older people in their mental health requires empathy and 'heart-centred' listening.
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Jesus and the pandemic of violence against women
May 25, 2021
Michael O'Sullivan SJ addresses the "shadow pandemic" of violence against women and girls, which has thrived in the circumstances set by the COVID pandemic
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Gonzaga students’ part in ‘Plean Bee’
May 25, 2021
Staff and students of Gonzaga College SJ featured in a TG4 TV documentary, 'Plean Bee', to mark 'World Bee Day' on Thursday 20 May
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Busy days for Peter McVerry Trust
May 18, 2021
The recently launched apartment block for homeless people in Dublin is one of a number of major initiatives that has kept the Peter McVerry Trust busy of late
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A memorable meeting
May 12, 2021
Jim Harbaugh SJ, American author on addiction and spirituality, was a guest speaker in a meeting of the Ignatian Spirituality Project working with the homeless in Ireland
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Vaccines and the common good
May 11, 2021
KEVIN HARGADEN :: Suspending patent rights to enable access to vaccines worldwide merits support – much better than leaving things in the hands of market-driven philanthropists
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Suffering and passion in a pandemic
May 11, 2021
Tom Casey SJ is one of 19 contributors to a book on the Covid-19 pandemic, seen through the lens of religious belief and looking at suffering, grief, prayer and parish
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Pope Video: The world of finance
May 10, 2021
The Pope's prayer intention for May 2021 is "May finances become instruments of service" to people and to care for our common home
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Centenary of birth of Dan Berrigan SJ
April 28, 2021
9 May 2021 marks the centenary of the birth of renowned US Jesuit peace activist and poet, Daniel Berrigan SJ
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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