Spirituality
‘Lent is a two-edged word’
February 22, 2022
Poet and former RTE producer Aidan Mathews ponders on the meaning of 'retreat' and other lenten words.
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A cannonball moment: From worldly fame to vocation
February 21, 2022
Brendan McManus SJ describes his work in IT before entering the Jesuits and how he learned to listen to the still, small voice of God.
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Jesuits to preach at Novena of Grace
February 21, 2022
Fr Donal Neary SJ explains how the Novena of Grace combines the best of the traditional format with contemporary content
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Sons of Ignatius podcast: Human formation
February 18, 2022
If Christians want to share the Good News then they have to develop their skills and potential in a holistic way.
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Journeying with Christ this Lent
February 15, 2022
Messenger Publications invite readers to journey with Christ through engaging in two new books from their Spring Catalogue
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The spiritual power of poetry
February 14, 2022
'Reading Gerard Manly Hopkins SJ as Spiritual Practice' is the theme of a SpIRE lecture to mark World Poetry Day.
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The Ignatian guide to forgiveness
February 7, 2022
Professor Marina Berzins McCoy uses the principles of Ignatian spirituality to guide people toward forgiving themselves and others
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Pope Video: For religious sisters and consecrated women
February 7, 2022
Pope Francis expresses his gratitude for the mission and courage of religious sisters and consecrated women throughout the world
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Showing the way to God
January 31, 2022
For February 2022, Fr General Arturo Sosa speaks of finding God in daily life through the Spiritual Exercises and Ignatian discernment
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Bear Grylls and faith
January 26, 2022
BRENDAN McMANUS :: Bear Grylls's bestselling book expresses an admirable faith, but it prompts deeper questions about God in our lives.
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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