Spirituality

New Jesuit.ie launched

September 15, 2009

The Jesuit Communication Centre launched a complete rebuild of Jesuit.ie last week, in time for the arrival of Fr General Adolfo Nicolás. It acted as an excellent showcase for news...

Fr Provincial’s Diary

September 15, 2009

FR PROVINCIAL’S DIARY 15-17 September: Gonzaga visitation 18-19 September: Province consult 22 September: Cherryfield visitation

JESUITICA: Musician on mission

September 15, 2009

The most accomplished musician among Jesuit missionaries was an Italian Baroque composer called Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726). He joined the Jesuits in order to volunteer to work in the Reductions of...

A great Gardiner Street welcome

September 14, 2009

A huge congregation turned up in Gardiner St Church on Sun, Sept 13th to welcome Fr General Adolfo Nicolas, leader of the Jesuits, on his first visit to a parish...

“Creativity, daring and great humility”

September 13, 2009

‘Jesuit mission today’ was the issue addressed by Fr Adolfo Nicolas SJ, when he spoke to his fellow Jesuits, their co-workers and colleagues, in Gonzaga College on Sat Sept 12th. In his...

Head of Jesuits visits Ireland for first time

September 10, 2009

The Father Superior of the Jesuits worldwide will make his first ever trip to Ireland this week. Fr Adolfo Nicolás will meet with Jesuits, their colleagues and friends in Dublin,...

Hero to his valet

September 8, 2009

Two years ago, when Adolfo Nicolás was setting out for the General Congregation in Rome, his friends suggested that he was on the short list for election to General. “No...

Starting the journey

September 8, 2009

Eddie Cosgrove SJ (pictured here, second left, with his family) was among five Jesuit novices who made their First Vows in St. Mary’s Church, Harbourne, Birmingham on Saturday 5 September. Other...

New head of Judaic studies centre

September 8, 2009

Tom Casey SJ, who teaches philosophy in the Gregorian University in Rome, has just been appointed director of the Cardinal Bea Centre for Judaic Studies. Readers will remember that Tom...

Ignatian Lutherans

September 8, 2009

Johannesgarden is a retreat centre outside Gothenburg. It was originally run by Sacred Heart Sisters from Germany but is now in the care of the Swedish Catholic diocesan authorities. Each...

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.