Sons of Ignatius
In the words of Pope Francis, there is no discipleship without mission. Fr. Niall Leahy and Fr. David Lugo take some time out of their week to talk about all things Catholic, especially the questions, issues and challenges we face as missionary disciples today. We also draw on the life and writings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, who dedicated his life to serving Christ and inspired other men to do so.
Moving visit to Knock
September 12, 2022
Irishman Niall Leahy SJ and American Dave Lugo SJ discuss Our Lady of Knock at the start of the second season of the Catholic podcast series.
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Sons of Ignatius podcast: Social Fruitful Hopeful
July 1, 2022
Fr Niall and Fr Dave wrap up for the summer and reflect on their series on Catholic Social Teaching.
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June 17, 2022
Fr Dave and Fr Niall get into the topical subject of Catholic Social Teaching and the dignity of life.
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June 3, 2022
Fr Dave Lugo and Fr Niall Leahy talk about the theology of work and discuss some of the real issues affecting workers today.
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Sons of Ignatius podcast: Care of God’s creation
May 18, 2022
American Jesuit Dave Lugo and Irish Jesuit Niall Leahy catch up after Easter and dive into Pope Francis’ encyclical on the care of creation.
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April 15, 2022
In this Good Friday episode, Fr. Niall looks at live through the lens of the Paschal Mystery.
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April 1, 2022
Niall Leahy SJ and David Lugo SJ speak about the four pillars of priestly formation especially pastoral formation.
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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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February 4, 2022
In order to be a missionary you have to learn about Christianity and also about the place where you are a missionary.
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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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Latest News
McVerry Trust broadly welcomes budget
September 27, 2022 - The Peter McVerry Trust has given a broad welcome to Budget 2023. It identified key areas which will impact positively on the people it works with.
Back to the plough
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Studies: Changing Catholic culture
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Asylum seekers enjoy JRS summer activities
September 26, 2022 - Over 500 forcibly displaced young people and adults benefited from all of Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland's Summer Programme activities.
Reflections from the Holy Land
September 26, 2022 - Brendan McManus SJ launched Ruth Patterson's latest book 'A Traveller Passing Through' in Wynn's Hotel, Dublin, on 1 September 2022.
Latest Videos
108th World Day of Migrants and Refugees
September 19, 2022 - Pope Francis, in a special video message, asks: "How can we make migrants and refugees more involved in our communities?"
Pope Video: Abolition of the death penalty
September 5, 2022 - For September 2022, Pope Francis says that "capital punishment offers no justice to victims, but rather encourages revenge".
Pope Video: Praying for small businesses
August 23, 2022 - For August 2022, the Holy Father highlights the "courage, effort and sacrifice" of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs.
The shared Jesuit mission
July 18, 2022 - Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ explains how the Jesuit mission is shared by many laypeople offering lessons in dialogue and openness.
Pope Video: For the elderly
July 14, 2022 - The Pope invites people to pray that the experience and wisdom of the elderly may help young people to look towards the future with hope.
Latest Books
Reflections from the Holy Land
September 26, 2022 - Brendan McManus SJ launched Ruth Patterson's latest book 'A Traveller Passing Through' in Wynn's Hotel, Dublin, on 1 September 2022.
Prayers for the school year
September 26, 2022 - Gráinne Delaney, chaplain of Crescent College Comprehensive SJ, has written and compiled prayers for school gatherings and assemblies.
Autumn 2022 Catalogue: Messenger Publications
August 22, 2022 - New books cover topics such as prayer and scripture reflection, care for our common home, and the lives of inspirational Christians.
History of the Church of Ireland
August 15, 2022 - In this Messenger book, Kenneth Milne traces the history of the Church back to the coming of Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century.
A man deeply in love with God
July 26, 2022 - 'Pedro Arrupe: A Heart Larger than the World' by Brian Grogan SJ illuminates the inspirational leader's profound relationship with God.
