Spirituality
The sacredness of secular music
June 18, 2020
Brendan McManus SJ explains his love of music, and the intrinsic connection he feels it has with the spiritual life.
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European spiritual directors: ‘Crisis offers opportunities’
June 16, 2020
The recent meeting for spiritual directors in Europe provided a platform to discuss opportunities for people to embrace spirituality during the Covid-19 crisis
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A retreat with poets
June 16, 2020
Fr Brendan Comerford SJ reflects on the lives and poems of six different poets who share a deep sensitivity to the Sacramental presence of God
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Divine inspiration from Fleetwood Mac
June 16, 2020
BRENDAN McMANUS :: With the help of an Ignatian technique, memories of listening to Fleetwood Mac give rise to reflections on God's presence.
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Care for oneself, care for others
June 10, 2020
Brendan McManus SJ led an international webinar for educators who work in Jesuit schools on the theme of caring for oneself and one's students during the Covid-19 crisis
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Pope Video: A call to compassion
June 9, 2020
The Pope Video for June 2020 asks us to pray “that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of...
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Transformed by God’s love
June 9, 2020
EOGHAN KEOGH :: Ignatius encourages us to contemplate 'the attainment of Divine love' and to reflect on the risen Christ in our daily lives.
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Descending Djouce
June 9, 2020
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: A reflection on gifts and gratitude during a hike in County Wicklow.
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Being at home with Mary
June 3, 2020
An online rosary retreat took place through Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality from 18 to 22 May
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God answering through creation
June 3, 2020
Pedro Walpole SJ, who gave a testimony at the Pentecost Prayer Vigil, spoke about the simplicity of the Israelites on the move
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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