Messenger Publications

The 2026 Sacred Heart Novena takes place from 4-12 June. Our Novena leaflet presents a short piece of scripture followed by a meditation, a reflection and a prayer for each day of the Novena.

Order copies of the leaflet on our website, or call the Messenger Publications office on 01-676 7491 before 29 May to ensure delivery!https://mailchi.mp/messenger.ie/order-your-sacred-heart-novena-leaflets-now

Donal Neary, S.J
Gospel Reflections for the Year of Matthew
www.messenger.ie

Vocation Sunday..... 26 May

Follow in Love

The first big moment of vocation is baptism. The anointing of chrism at baptism might be called the anointing for vocation.

The baptismal vocation is for witness, love and service. This is expressed in ways in which people live out their baptism in married life, single life - and within the single life, maybe religious life or priesthood.

Our active witness is to the life and the values of Jesus in our lives. Teaching is not itself a vocation, for example, but the way we teach is a way of living out our vocation. It is the same with many of the helping professions and employments. Being a good neighbour can be a living out of our vocation.

We witness to love in marriage, in family, extended family, and in friendship. Any love is a sharing in the love of God. In the moments of unselfish love in any relationship we are living out our vocation. When we love, we are doing God's will!

We witness to service in the wider world in our care for the poor and in welcoming the stranger: the widow, the orphan, the immigrant- in fact anybody needy .

In a place of silence, let the words 'Come, follow me'
echo in your mind and heart.

Lord, be with me as I offer myself in partnership with you
to work in your world
and in whatever capacity you think best for me .

The Publishing House of the Jesuits in Ireland At Sacred Heart Messenger we publish a wide range of spirituality titles, concentrating on Jesuit books and Ignatian spirituality.

April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth - Jesuits Ireland In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.

Introducing our first new book of 2026!
Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the relatively unknown Augustinian who now leads nearly 1.5 billion Catholics as Pope Leo XIV? Brian Heffernan, an expert on Augustinian history, has written this concise yet in-depth portrait of Leo XIV offering insights into the Augustinian charisms that have shaped his life and thinking. https://mailchi.mp/messenger.ie/what-forms-a-pope

With little opportunity for rest and reflection in today's busy world, how can we create a space for prayer in our day? Ignatian spirituality addresses this issue by reimagining prayer and placing it front and centre in daily life. The Prayerbook 2026 for the coming liturgical year, is out now.
https://mailchi.mp/messenger.ie/prayer-in-action-the-prayerbook-2026

In his new book, popular author Brendan Comerford SJ writes about Pierre Favre, one of the founders of the Jesuits, but about whom little has been written until now. He was much sought after as a spritual director and counsellor by the powerful political and religious leaders of Europe during the years of his ministry.
https://mailchi.mp/messenger.ie/from-the-shadows-to-sainthood

The time of waiting and the sense of anticipation that
is Advent; the theme of family and togetherness, as well
as its flip side of isolation and loneliness that can often
arise at Christmas; the importance of presence rather
than presents – all feature in the December Messenger. December Messenger - https://mailchi.mp/messenger.ie/december-messenger

‘an excellent little book, which many will find not only practical but purposeful.’ The Irish Catholic

We're delighted to read an excellent review of Messenger magazine editor, Donal Neary SJ's new book, Generous Heart, in The Irish Catholic.

In bookshops now, order directly from our online shop or call us to place your order by phone: 01 676 7491

Read the complete review below:
https://www.irishcatholic.com/listening-to-what-others-including-god-perhaps-have-to-tell-you/

On the twentieth anniversary of losing his brother to su***de, Brendan McManus has written a revised edition of his popular book, with additional reflection points and a linking of the grief recovery process to the help and guidance available in Ignatian spirituality. https://mailchi.mp/messenger.ie/a-support-in-finding-life-after-death

See statement of the Autumn 2025 General Meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference

Synodal Pathway - Ireland Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service National Vocations Office TheWay.ie ⬇️

https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2025/10/22/statement-of-the-autumn-2025-general-meeting-of-the-irish-bishops-conference/

New book by Messenger magazine editor, Donal Neary SJ!
In Generous Heart: A Daily Prayer Book, we are invited to join Donal Neary SJ as he journeys through a year, with reflections and observations from his editorials in The Sacred Heart Messenger magazine over the ten years of his stewardship More details...https://mailchi.mp/messenger.ie/new-book-by-messenger-editor-donal-neary-sj