Spirituality
Words matter
February 7, 2023
Theologian Jim Corkery SJ discusses the legacy of Pope Benedict XV1 in regard to his controversial reform of English in the liturgy.
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Justice was his middle name
February 7, 2023
People from all around the country turned up to say a final and fond 'farewell' as Micheál MacGréil SJ was laid to rest.
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Pope Video: For parishes
February 7, 2023
For February 2023, Pope Francis prays that parishes may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome to all.
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Preparing to meet the Pope.
February 1, 2023
Noelle Fitzpatrick and the Jesuit Refugee Service in South Sudan are busy preparing for the imminent visit of Pope Francis to the country.
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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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Mícheál Mac Gréil SJ: RIP
January 21, 2023
President Michael D. Higgins has led the tributes to Mícheál Mac Gréil SJ, the social justice activist and community campaigner who died on 21 January, aged 92.
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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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Friendships in the Faber Community
January 16, 2023
Martin Armbrust, a member of the lay Ignatian community, reflects on the deep and strong connections he has made since moving from Denmark.
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Be not afraid
January 13, 2023
I hope you had a blessed Christmas and that the new year has begun in a spirit of hope. I share a few things that might be of interest to...
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Pope Video: For educators
January 11, 2023
Pope Francis prays that educators may be credible witnesses, who see fraternity as the best path for helping those most in need.
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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