Spirituality

A fresh look at the ‘kingdom of heaven’

March 13, 2026

Weeks three and four of Aidan Mathews, online Lenten retreat focus on Matthew’s gospel passages about the kingdom of heaven, comparing it both to a hidden treasure and a pearl...

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A feminist Saint Patrick?

March 13, 2026

Soline Humbert reflects on what St Patrick’s humanity, openness and spiritual imagination might offer to the church today

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The privilege of life-changing work

March 13, 2026

Allan Ggita SJ is in Ireland speaking about his privileged life working with vulnerable communities in one of the largest slums in Kenya.

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‘Dangerous as hell’

March 11, 2026

Brendan McManus SJ :: Now is the time for people of goodwill to step forward; we need to protest these appalling, unjustified acts of violence and war.

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Women: Giants of the Irish Church

March 11, 2026

The March Messenger marked International Women's Day with a celebratory editorial by Fr Donal Neary SJ.

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Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World

March 4, 2026

Author Eric Clayton talks about his book that introduces children to Mary, the mother of Jesus, through eight apparitions around the world.

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Reimagining the economy in the spirit of St. Francis

March 2, 2026

JCFJ and Faber companions support the launch of a global movement of young people reimagining the economy

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A trip to the Jesuit archives

February 27, 2026

A documentary on RTE's Lyric FM offers listeners a unique insight into the friendship between a talented but forgotten poet and a supportive Jesuit.

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Something different this Lent

February 27, 2026

Aidan Mathews' Lenten retreat - 'unique and provocative' - is on offer again for those who are willing to be discomfited.

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Spring Catalogue 2026

February 27, 2026

Messenger spring catalogue: From in-depth historical study to accessible guides for prayer and discernment.

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