Spirituality
The Society of Jesus today
January 17, 2022
For January 2022, Fr General Arturo Sosa speaks of God's call in the depths of daily life that meets people in the here and now
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Channelling the inner fire
January 17, 2022
Best-selling author Brendan McManus SJ offers an accessible guide to Ignatian spirituality in 15 easy to understand points
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Sons of Ignatius podcast: Spiritual formation
January 14, 2022
After having been through 10 years of Jesuit formation, David Lugo SJ and Niall Leahy SJ share what they have learned about spiritual formation for mission.
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An Ignatian retreat: Rediscovering childlike wonder
January 11, 2022
Members of Déantús, the creative group of the Faber Community, took part in an outdoor retreat in Rathmines from 3 to 8 January 2022.
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Irish Jesuit honoured in Rome
January 11, 2022
Patrick Riordan SJ is awarded the 2021 edition of the Centesimus Annus Foundation’s prize for his book 'Recovering Common Goods'.
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Decisions and direction
January 11, 2022
What is spiritual direction in the Ignatian or Jesuit tradition? Irish Jesuit Brian O'Leary, author, and spiritual director, explains.
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Netflix series on Pope’s elder wisdom book: a photographer reflects
December 22, 2021
Hear Paul Audia, photographer for Pope Francis's book 'Sharing the Wisdom of Time', now a Netflix series, in conversation with Pat Coyle.
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The transformative power of spiritual capital
December 20, 2021
Cardinal Koch believes Europe needs a “Spiritual key currency besides the euro”. Dr Michael O'Sullivan SJ explains how it might work.
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Varieties of spiritual direction
December 20, 2021
Spiritual Director and author Brian O'Leary SJ outlines the different types of spiritual direction that people can engage in.
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A remarkable student retreat
December 20, 2021
Students from Clongowes had a special retreat experience as they spent the day in prayer, story-telling, and reflection, on a pilgrim trail around historic Dublin churches
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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