Brendan McManus SJ

Caring through pictures

March 23, 2021

The North Belfast Care Zone outreach to older people has chosen a selection of photos taken by Brendan McManus SJ for their postcards and posters

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Asking for help when you need it

February 24, 2021

BRENDAN McMANUS :: People with poor mental health can become trapped by their condition. They don't feel well enough to get help. But help is available and it is necessary

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Looking back to see forward

February 9, 2021

BRENDAN McMANUS :: Using the insights of St Ignatius so as to develop a habit of reflection in oneself and in one's students

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Pilgrim package for Lent

February 3, 2021

New books by Messenger Publications help readers to deepen their devotion and find inner wisdom

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2020 through 13 blogposts

December 22, 2020

BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: A guide to the blogpost coverage of this extraordinary year of lockdowns, restrictions, isolation, and insulation

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Filter your thoughts against reality

December 15, 2020

BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: Hints for living a balanced life, learning to distinguish between the different voices in our head.

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Autumn workshops on Ignatian spirituality

November 10, 2020

Fr Brendan McManus SJ led a group of Gardiner Street parishioners through a practical session on praying the Ignatian Examen on 7 November

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Why lockdown is like an Ignatian retreat

November 10, 2020

BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: A time of lockdown is often experienced as an involuntary ‘retreat'. Insights from spiritual retreats can be helpful.

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Ten Ignatian tips for surviving autumn lockdown

October 27, 2020

BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: Notes for a Zoom workshop on 'Praying your way to peace and positivity' in the latest lockdown phase

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Build solid foundations: some suggestions

October 13, 2020

BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: These Covid days are an opportunity to deepen our foundations and prepare us for weathering storms to come. Here are ten Ignatian suggestions.

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