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Welcome to our Autumn 2020 Catalogue Dear Reader, Welcome to our Autumn 2020 Catalogue. We are delighted to tell you that we have been able to continue publishing and preparing books over the past strange months. Our staff have been amazing and we are bringing out our biggest Autumn list yet.
New Books ISBN
During the lockdown we went ahead and published Dermot Lane’s Theology and Ecology in Dialogue to coincide with the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si’ and held our first online launch which was a great success.
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Author
Price
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9781788122887 J499
Alert, Aware, Attentive: Advent Reflections
John Cullen
€4.95
20
9781788121194 J498
Art of Spiritual Direction, The: A Guide to Ignatian Practice
Jos Moons SJ
€19.95
10
Highlights of our autumn list include a new Father Browne collection of photographs, Wandering Wicklow with Father Browne, with a fascinating introduction by Robert O’Byrne. As usual we have our three Sacred Space titles, perennial bestsellers all. We are proud to have been invited to publish a beautiful volume to celebrate 225 years of St Patrick’s College, We Remember Maynooth. Jesuit theologian, Brian O’Leary SJ, brings together a lifetime of work in To Love and To Serve. Other Ignatian titles include a really accessible introduction to Ignatian spirituality, Pathways to a Decision, by Jim Maher SJ, and an essential guide to The Art of Spiritual Direction by Jos Moons SJ. Fr Michael Hurley has worked for many years in the cell church movement and Inspiring Faith Communities is based on his experience. We have our tried and tested resources for the new liturgical year, Hearers of the Word by Kieran O’Mahony OSA and You Have the Words of Eternal Life by Fr Martin Hogan. Fr John Cullen brings us a really fresh and different collection of Advent reflections in Alert, Aware, Attentive. Last but certainly not least we have Catherine McCann’s inspiring reflections on Spirituality and the Senses.
9781788122849 J503
Hearers of the Word: Praying and exploring the readings for Advent and Christmas, Year B
Kieran J O’Mahony OSA €19.95
18
9781788122696 J500
Inspiring Faith Communities: A Programme of Evangelisation
Michael Hurley
I do hope you will enjoy some of our autumn books and thank you for your continuing support. With good wishes,
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Cecilia West Publisher
€12.95
13
9781788122993 VA169 Living Prayer 2021
€2.00
48
9781788122962 J501
Living Words: Readings and Reflections on Inspiring Faith Communities
Michael Hurley
€4.95
13
9781788122702 J497
Pathways to a Decision with Ignatius of Loyola
Jim Maher SJ
€12.95
12
9781788122986 VA170 Sacred Heart Calendar 2021
€2.50
48
9781788122511 J492
Sacred Space Advent & Christmas 2020-2021
The Irish Jesuits
€4.95
16
9781788122597 J493
Sacred Space for Lent 2021
The Irish Jesuits
€4.95
16
9781788122207 J491
Sacred Space The Prayerbook 2021 The Irish Jesuits
€12.95
15
9781788122924 J504
Spirituality and the Senses: Living Life to the Full
Catherine McCann
€4.95
19
9781788121941 490
Theology and Ecology in Dialogue: The Wisdom of Laudato Si’
Dermot A. Lane
€19.95
8
9781788122641 J496
To Love and To Serve: Exploring the Ignatian Tradition
Brian O’Leary SJ
€19.95
14
9781788122689 J494
Wandering Wicklow with Father Browne
Robert O’Byrne ed.
€19.95
9
9781788122634 J495
We Remember Maynooth: A College across Four Centuries
Salvador Ryan and J P Sheridan, ed.
€50
11
9781788122801 J502
You Have the Words of Eternal Life: Reflections on the weekday readings for the liturgical year 2020/2021 Martin Hogan
€14.95
17
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Price
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Author
Price
9781788121262
J489
Blessed John Sullivan (revised)
Fergal McGrath SJ
€4.95
46
9781910248317
J334
Ireland of Edward Cahill SJ, The
Thomas J Morrissey SJ
€19.99
Pg 41
9781910248829
J407
Bright Wings, Dappled Things
Jo O’Donovan RSM
€19.95
32
9781910248058
J264
Irish Jesuit Chaplains in WWI
Damien Burke ed.
€14.99
40
€19.95
25
9781788120852
J476
Bursting Out in Praise
Gavin Thomas Murphy €4.95
28
9781788121156
J486
Irish Jesuits in Penal Times 1695-1811 Thomas J Morrissey SJ
9781788120203
J459
Celebrating Holy Week
Vincent Sherlock
€4.95
29
9781788120326
J463
Jesuit Lives: At Home in the World
Patrick Carberry SJ ed. €12.95
36
9781910248683
J392
Challenges in Later Life
Mary Threadgold RSC
€4.95
47
9781788120180
J455
Journeying in Joy and Gladness
Kevin O’Gorman
€4.95
29
9781788120784
J466
Contemplating the Camino
Brendan McManus SJ
€4.95
30
9781910248003
J252
Life and Lens of Father Browne, The E E O’Donnell SJ ed.
€19.99
45
9781788121200
J488
Creation Walk
Brian Grogan SJ
€9.95
22
9781910248935
J429
Life and Times of Daniel Murray, The Thomas J Morrissey SJ
€29.95
41
9781910248300
J333
Dear Pope Francis
Pope Francis
€10.00
42
9781910248928
J416
Liturgies with Young People HB
Donal Neary SJ
€19.95
39
9781910248850
J412
Liturgies with Young People PB
Donal Neary SJ
€14.95
39
9781910248409
J390
Man Sent by God, A
John Looby SJ
€9.95
35
9781788120210 J460 Deeper into the Mess
Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds
9781910248812
Gerry O’Hanlon SJ ed. €11.95
J411
Dialogue of Hope, A
€9.95
27 33
9781788121217 J484
Did Jesus Really Exist? and 51 other questions
Nikolaas Sintobin SJ
€12.95
23
9781788120890
Dipping into Advent
Alan Hilliard
€9.95
29
J469
9781910248423
J365
Does Christ Matter?
T Kinahan & B Lennon SJ €12.95
35
9781788120258
J464
Dom Eugene Boylan
Thomas J Morrissey SJ
€19.95
41
9781910248102
J297
Father Browne’s Donegal
E E O’Donnell SJ ed.
€19.99
45
9781910248126
J303
Father Browne’s Dublin
E E O’Donnell SJ ed.
€14.99
44
9781910248027
J259
Father Browne’s First World War
E E O’Donnell SJ ed.
€19.99
45
9781910248270
J330
Father Browne’s Titanic Album
E E O’Donnell SJ ed.
€19.99
44
9781788120043
J444
Finding God in a Leaf
Brian Grogan SJ
€4.95
46
9781910248010
J48
Finding God in all Things
Brian Grogan SJ
€7.99
37
Brendan McManus SJ & Jim Deeds €9.95
27
9781910248843 J406 Finding God in the Mess
9781788120876
J475
Mary in Different Traditions
Thomas G Casey SJ
€9.95
43
9781788121057
J477
Newman: A Short Biography
Michael Collins
€9.95
26
9781910248485
J361
Open Heart, Open Arms
Alan Hilliard
€4.95
46
9781788120821
J470
Pastoral Ministry in Changing Times Aidan Ryan
€12.95
38
€4.95
30
9781788120241
J457
Pedro Arrupe SJ
Brian Grogan SJ
9781910248393
J391
Pilgrim’s Story, The
Brendan Comerford SJ €12.95
36
9781788120128
J445
Prayerful Ireland
Helena Connolly
42
9781788121088
J443
Quiet Revolution of Pope Francis, The Gerry O’Hanlon SJ
€12.95
33
9781910248386
J363
Radical and Free
Brian O’Leary SJ
€10.99
33
9781788121231
J487
Raphael’s World
Michael Collins
€19.95
21
9781788120296
J465
Richard Devane SJ
Martin Walsh
€19.95
40
9781910248959 J431
Sacred Space: A Little Book of Encouragement
Irish Jesuits
€9.95
34
9781788120197
Saint Patrick
Edmond Grace SJ
€4.95
46
J456
€19.95
9781910248263
J359
Flying with Father Browne
E E O’Donnell SJ ed.
€19.99
44
9781910248119
J293
From Easter Week to Flanders Field
Thomas J Morrissey SJ ed. €12.99
40
9781788120272 J461 Saintly Feasts
Martina Maher & Colette Scully
€19.95
31
9781788120234
J471
Glimpses of the Gospels
Jack Mahoney SJ
€12.95
38
9781910248966
J432
Saints for the Family
John Murray
€9.95
43
9781788120111
J446
God Ever Greater
Brian O’Leary SJ
€12.95
33
9781788120074
J452
Sharing the Wisdom of Time
Pope Francis & Friends €15.00
31
9781910248157
J325
God You’re Breaking My Heart
Brian Grogan SJ
€9.99
37
9781788121002
J474
Simple Life-Changing Prayer, A
Jim Manney
€9.95
28
9781910248324
J326
Gospel Reflections Year A
Donal Neary SJ
€9.95
39
9781910248973
J433
Smile of Joy
Thomas Casey SJ
€7.95
43
9781910248737
J408
Gospel Reflections Year B
Donal Neary SJ
€9.95
39
9781910248775
J400
So You Can’t Forgive
Brian Lennon SJ
€9.95
35
9781910248225
J313
Gospel Reflections Year C
Donal Neary SJ
€9.95
39
9781910248911
J434
Stations of the Soul
Joan Keogh
€4.95
47
9781910248980
J426
Gospel Reflections 3 vol set
Donal Neary SJ
€20.00
39
9781910248348
J345
Surviving Suicide Bereavement
Brendan McManus SJ
€4.95
47
9781788120159
J442
Happy to be Holy?
Alan Hilliard
€4.95
47
9781788121071
J479
Telling the Rosary
Vincent Sherlock
€4.95
25
9781788120227
J462
Hope in All Things
Paul O’Reilly SJ
€9.95
32
9781910248256
J329
Third Fall, The
M J Magill
€4.95
46
9781910248522
J128
To Grow in Love
Brian Grogan SJ
€12.95
37
9781788120098
J449
Waiting in Joy
John Scally
€4.95
29
18
9781910248133
J296
Walk With Me into the Light
Margaret T Naughton
€4.95
47
Well of Living Water: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
9781788120951 J472
Hearers of The Word: Advent & Christmas, Year A
9781788121187 J483
Hearers of the Word: Lent & Holy Week: Year A
9781788121224 J485
Hearers of the Word: Easter to Pentecost: Year A
Kieran O’Mahony OSA €19.95
18
9781788121132 J482
Magdalen Lawler SND €10.95
24
9781910248867
J413
I Am Infinitely Loved
Brian Grogan SJ
€4.95
46
9781910248898
J435
Wisdom at the Crossroads
Thomas G Casey SJ
34
9781788120265
J458
I Am With You Always
Siobhan O’Keeffe SHJM €4.95
47
9781910248706
J393
With Christ in Service
Patrick Carberry SJ ed. €9.95
All prices in this catalogue are subject to change without notice.
Kieran J O’Mahony OSA €19.95 Kieran O’Mahony OSA €14.95
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9781910248942
J428
Ignatian Spirituality A to Z
Jim Manney
€12.95
35
9781910248232
J327
Into Extra Time
Michael P Gallagher SJ €12.99
34
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NEW BOOKS
NEW BOOKS “…mapping out a theology for the third millennium.” The Irish Catholic
9781788122689 Hardback 120pp 246 x 189mm J494
Theology and Ecology in Dialogue
9781788121941
The Wisdom of Laudato Si’
Paperback
Dermot A. Lane
176pp
This book builds bridges between theology and ecology. It challenges theology to re-imagine who we are, who the Spirit is, who Christ is, where creation is going, and what the role of liturgy is in society – all in the glare of the climate crisis. Up to now climate change was left to scientists, politicians, and activists. It is now time for religion to enter the debate. Climate change is not just one more problem to be addressed; it is the major challenge facing humanity in the 21st century. This thought-provoking text will be of interest to activists, policymakers, educators, priests, and theologians.
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€19.95 £18.95
210 x 140mm J490 €19.95 £18.95 N.America: Paulist Press
Dermot A Lane is a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin and former President of Mater Dei Institute of Education, Dublin City University. His publications include The Experience of God, Keeping Hope Alive, and Stepping Stones to Other Religions.
Robert O’Byrne is a writer and lecturer specialising in the fine and decorative arts in Ireland, and the author of more than a dozen books, among them Luggala: The Story of a Guinness House and Romantic Irish Homes. A former Vice-President of the Irish Georgian Society, he is currently a trustee of the Apollo Foundation and the Artists Collecting Society.
Wandering Wicklow with Father Browne Edited by Robert O’Byrne
Father Browne is well-known for his collection of Titanic photographs. He spent much of his life taking photographs all around Ireland and beyond. He made frequent trips to Wicklow where he photographed the landscape and people. Robert O’Byrne, well known commentator on Irish art, architecture and artefacts, has selected the best of these photographs and arranged them as a grand tour of the Garden of Ireland. Robert’s introduction brings to life this extraordinary Jesuit, often referred to as Ireland’s greatest photographer. Those with Wicklow connections, as well as visitors, will enjoy these wonderful images of a time past and the people and places as they looked in the first half of the twentieth century. Hatshops, train platforms, mountain scenery, sea views are just some of the subjects covered in this gorgeous, nostalgic collection. An ideal Christmas gift! MP Autumn 2020 | 9
NEW BOOKS
NEW BOOKS
We Remember Maynooth A College Across Four Centuries
Edited by Salvador Ryan and J P Sheridan
9781788122634
The Art of Spiritual Direction A Guide to Ignatian Practice Jos Moons SJ
This is a concrete, practical book about spiritual accompaniment. It resembles a toolbox with a user’s manual. In six chapters, the author presents the following tools: ‘there is no rush’, ‘listening by following’, ‘searching for the soul’, ‘going deeper’, ‘evaluating’, and ‘accompanying towards spiritual maturity’. By means of examples and case studies, he demonstrates how these tools may be used to good effect. Two introductory chapters discuss the choice for a practice-oriented book and the core values of an Ignatian approach to spiritual accompaniment. A final chapter specifically focuses on vocational discernment. New spiritual directors can learn from this book the tricks of the trade and experienced directors can be encouraged to reflect upon their own practice. Although it is written from a Roman Catholic, Jesuit background, this book may be used in a wider variety of Christian contexts. 10 | MP Autumn 2020
9781788121194 Paperback 160pp 210 x 140mm J498 €19.95
Hardback 500pp 242 x 170 J495 €50.00 £40.00
£18.95
Jos Moons is a Dutch Jesuit priest living and working in Belgium. He has always combined pastoral and academic work. Currently he combines chaplaincy work for the University Parish and lecturing at the KU Leuven with a research position at Tilburg University. In addition, he supervises spiritual directors in formation.
Salvador Ryan is professor of Ecclesiastical History at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, and has published widely on popular religious culture from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. John-Paul Sheridan is a priest of the Diocese of Ferns. He joined the staff at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth as Education Programmes Coordinator and currently lectures in Religious Education and Catechesis, Liturgy and Children and Systematic Theology.
Founded in 1795, Maynooth College has a singular place in the history of the Irish Church, and indeed the Catholic Church globally. It has been the subject of riots in the streets of London and has played host to kings and popes. The Maynooth buildings have created one of the loveliest of university campuses and its chapel is among the highest freestanding structures in Ireland. It expanded rapidly, becoming a Pontifical University, a constituent college of the National University of Ireland and, at one time, the largest seminary in the world. It has educated many thousands of students and led the way in many branches of the arts and sciences. This book is a compilation of pen pictures – personal reminiscences and sketches on aspects of the college’s life and history. The contributors have all been associated with Maynooth in many different spheres. These pages are part history, part folk history, part aide-mémoire. The book will open up this historic centre of learning and tell the tales of those who walked its Pugin-designed buildings. MP Autumn 2020 | 11
NEW BOOKS
NEW BOOKS
9781788122962 Booklet 64pp 210x 140mm J501 €4.95 £4.50
Living Words This booklet is a collection of the scripture passages and brief reflections contained in the second section of the book Inspiring Faith Communities. It is designed to act as a companion workbook for participants in the Inspiring Faith Communities programme.
9781788122696
Pathways to a Decision with Ignatius of Loyola Jim Maher SJ
Since Fr Jorge Bergoglio SJ became Pope, many people have wondered what Jesuits are. Are they Catholics? How are they different to other religious orders? Ignatius of Loyola, the co-founder of the Jesuits, developed a spirituality which has helped countless numbers of people since the sixteenth century. This book presents some of Ignatius’ key insights which inspire Jesuits and others all over the world. For those associated with the Jesuits or those who want to find out more about their spirituality, this basic introduction will be helpful. Ignatius emphasises how God is always close to us. God speaks individually to us through our feelings, desires, thoughts and actions in unexpected places and at unexpected times. Ignatius gives us the tools to identify God’s presence and to make good decisions to welcome God into our lives through the ordinary daily routine. 12 | MP Autumn 2020
9781788122702 Paperback 120pp 210x 140mm
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J497
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€12.95
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£11.95 Jim Maher SJ has spent most of his Jesuit life ministering at Crescent College Comprehensive SJ as a teacher of English and R.E. He managed the 5th Year Social Outreach Programme and led 6th Year pilgrimage retreats for over thirty years. Since his retirement from the classroom he continues to provide pastoral support at Crescent College Comprehensive.
Michael Hurley is a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin and has had seven very varied diocesan appointments. In 2013, as part of a team, he was asked to lead seminars on the formation of parish cells for the priests of the diocese of Masaka, Uganda. He has also been invited to speak or lead events in Malta, England, Scotland and Florida, USA.
Inspiring Faith Communities A Programme of Evangelisation Michael Hurley
In an easy to read style, this book presents a programme of evangelisation that helps individuals, communities and parishes to explore together how they can live life more fully and with authentic freedom. Inspiring Faith Communitites will be of interest to those involved in the cell church movement. This step-by-step programme of evangelisation is guided by the author’s three convictions, namely that God invites us all to know him personally, that we as Christians are called to reach out and proclaim the goodness of God and that the parish is an important entity in the renewal of God’s people as a dwelling place of God among them.
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NEW BOOKS
NEW BOOKS
To Love and To Serve: Selected Essays
Exploring the Ignatian Tradition Brian O’Leary SJ
Brian O’Leary, an Irish Jesuit, has been researching and writing on Ignatian spirituality since the 1970s. His new offering, To Love and To Serve, is a selection of essays that have appeared in spirituality journals in a number of countries. The essays vary considerably in content, purpose, and style. Some are short and aimed at a popular readership, others are more academic or written with practitioners of Ignatian spirituality in mind. All are eminently readable and display great clarity of style. Ignatian spirituality is most commonly associated with the Spiritual Exercises. Consequently these figure largely in O’Leary’s writings. There are also a number of pieces on the Jesuit Constitutions – frequently quoted today in the context of spiritual formation and of leadership. And then there is spiritual direction – is there a specifically Ignatian model of this ministry? There are also intriguing questions around the mysticism of St Ignatius Loyola himself, and what it might look like if lived out in the post-modern world? The range of topics is remarkable.
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9781788122641 Paperback 240pp 210 x 140mm J496 €19.95 £18.95
9781788122207 Paperback 414pp 210 x 140mm J491 €12.95
After completing his doctoral studies in Rome, Brian O’Leary SJ worked in the field of spirituality, directing retreats, conducting workshops, and writing in the Centre of Ignatian Spirituality at Manresa House, Dublin. He subsequently taught Ignatian spirituality, history of 16th and 17th century spirituality and spiritual direction at the Milltown Institute of Philosophy and Theology. He also served for six years as the Jesuit Province’s Co-ordinator of Ecumenism.
£11.95 N.America: Loyola Press
The Sacred Space series of books are adapted from the very popular Sacred Space website. The prayers and reflections are written by members of the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus (The Irish Jesuits).
Sacred Space The Prayerbook 2021 The Irish Jesuits
The Scripture, prayers, and reflections in Sacred Space The Prayerbook will inspire you to a richer daily spiritual experience throughout the liturgical year and invite you to develop a closer relationship with God. Each day of Sacred Space The Prayerbook includes Scripture reading and points of reflection, as well as a weekly topic enhanced by six steps of prayer and reflection: The Presence of God, Freedom, Consciousness, The Word, Conversation, and Conclusion. Sacred Space The Prayerbook is designed to help you stay faithful to your intention to deepen your spiritual journey. It is the perfect gift for your parish, campus ministry programme, small group, friend, family member, or yourself.
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NEW BOOKS
NEW BOOKS
Sacred Space Advent & Christmas 2020-2021 The Irish Jesuits
Advent, a joyful time of preparation for the birth of Jesus, can be further enriched with Sacred Space Advent & Christmas 2020-21, a daily prayer experience from Sacred Space, the internationally known online prayer guide. Advent invites readers to develop a closer relationship with God during this season of preparation and anticipation. This book includes a Scripture reading and points of reflection for each day of Advent, as well as a weekly topic enhanced by six steps of prayer and reflection. With its small size and meaningful message, Sacred Space Advent & Christmas is a simple way to build a richer relationship with God and embrace Advent as a sacred space.
9781788122511 Paperback 120pp 170x 110mm J492 €4.95 £4.50 N.America: Loyola Press
You Have the Words of Eternal Life
Reflections on the weekday readings for the liturgical year 2020–2021 Martin Hogan
210 x 140mm J502
The Irish Jesuits
€14.95 £13.95
9781788122597 Paperback 120pp 170x 110mm J493 €4.95 £4.50 N.America: Loyola Press
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Paperback 290pp
Sacred Space for Lent 2021 The Sacred Space website, an inspiration of the Irish Jesuits, continues to be one of the most popular prayer sites worldwide. Twenty years ago a group of Jesuits saw the potential of the internet as a way of helping and encouraging people to pray. The books followed soon after and have been consistent bestsellers. Sacred Space Lent 2021 continues the tradition of Scripture reading, points of reflection, a weekly topic and six steps of prayer and meditation. The handy format makes this an ideal book for pocket, brief case, handbag or even the glove compartment of the car!
9781788122801
Martin Hogan is a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin. He is presently co-Parish Priest of Saint John the Baptist parish in Clontarf, Dublin. He has recently retired from lecturing in New Testament Studies in Mater Dei Institute of Education. He has previously published four books of reflections on the Sunday gospel readings for the liturgical year.
Many people feel drawn to basing their prayer on the Scriptures, in particular the gospels. These short reflections attempt to listen to the gospel text on its own terms while showing how it can continue to speak to our church and our world today. The book will appeal to priests in parishes who may wish to prepare a short homily for the weekday Mass, to parishioners who wish to prayerfully reflect on the weekday gospel readings, as well as to Lectio Divina groups in parishes. The calendar of the book helps the busy presider, as the reflections are linked to the readings by calendar date rather than the church calendar.
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NEW BOOKLETS
NEW BOOKS Praise for Hearers of the Word
“…concise and helpful, useful both to the preacher preparing his thoughts and to the reader who wishes to contemplate the scriptures.” – Church Review “…all you need to know to enrich your experience of reading and hearing the Scriptures…a book that you can select from, finding what speaks to you.” – The Tablet
9781788122849 Paperback 216pp 210 x 140mm
Hearers of the Word
J503
Praying and exploring the readings Advent and Christmas, Year B Kieran J O’Mahony OSA
By exploring the context and background to all three readings, the author hopes to make the readings available for personal prayer and as a preparation for taking part in the Sunday liturgy. This book is a very useful resource for all who wish to get more out of the season’s readings. Fr Kieran is very well-known for his hugely popular ‘Weekly Notes’ – an email resource for each week’s readings throughout the year.
€19.95
9781788122924
£18.95
Booklet
Kieran J O’Mahony OSA is an Augustinian friar and biblical scholar. He works for Dublin diocese as a coordinator of biblical studies and is the author of Speaking from Within: Biblical Approaches for Effective Speaking.
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Hearers of the Word Hearers of the Word Praying and exploring the readings Advent & Christmas: Year A
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Praying and exploring the readings Lent & Holy Week: Year A
Hearers of the Word Praying and exploring the readings Easter & Pentecost: Year A
56pp 180x 120mm J504 €4.95 £4.50
Catherine McCann is the curator of the Shekina Sculpture Garden in County Wicklow. She is a retired physiotherapist, and formerly a religious. She studied theology in Rome during the Second Vatican Council and has a Master’s degree in theology. Later, she completed a doctorate based on the experiences of visitors to the Shekina Sculpture Garden.
Spirituality and the Senses
Living Life to the Full Catherine McCann
Many of us are largely unaware of the rich role our five senses – hearing, sight, touch, smell and taste – can play in enriching both our everyday and our spiritual lives. St Ignatius encouraged us to use the senses to relive the Gospel, and for St Augustine sight and hearing were the conduits of his garden-side conversion. In Spirituality and the Senses Catherine McCann guides the reader on a journey of increasing awareness. We move from attention to the ‘outer’ senses that connect us to the world, to an awareness of the ‘inner’ senses that connect us to our deeper selves and our spirituality. Based on her experience working with visitors to the Shekina Sculpture Garden in County Wicklow, Catherine explains how, through attention to our everyday sensory experiences, we can create a space for reflection and spiritual enrichment in our lives. MP Autumn 2020 | 19
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“One of the many strengths of this publication is the number of beautiful colour images in every chapter that include images of Rome, the Sistine Chapel and several Popes. The cover and inside cover are quite eye-catching in their detail and colour. The publication concludes with a very helpful List of Illustrations. A very informative and beautifully presented book that introduces the reader to an artist that has enriched the world.” – The Furrow “It’s an absorbing book, beautifully illustrated.” – Pat Kenny “This short and most worthwhile book conveys the artistic brilliance of Raphael.” – Fr Chris Hayden, Intercom
Alert, Aware, Attentive Advent Reflections John Cullen
We often find it hard to believe that we have a unique voice. Advent begins with a voice crying in the wilderness. Every voice matters – especially voices in the wilderness that are stifled and silenced by alienation and apathy. This book dares you to take the time to listen to Advent voices in the wilderness that persist with calls to be heard and respected. December is a month when we fill the winter days and nights with a new busyness. This book is a chance to pause, catch our breath. It is a fingertip on the pulse to appreciate our every breath and heartbeat as a gift. It is a chance for the reader to connect with God’s word during Advent – cradling a word, a phrase or an image that whispers hope into some parched place in our lives – a place of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14). This is where God’s patient dialogue waits for our response. 20 | MP Autumn 2020
9781788122887 Booklet 64pp 180x 120mm J499 €4.95 £4.50
“...beautifully laid-out and illustrated...describes not just the life and genius of Raphael but the society and milieu in which he lived...well worth reading by anyone interested in history, Italy or Art.” – Church Review
9781788121231 Paperback 128pp 195mm x 195mm J487 €19.95 £17.95
Fr John Cullen served in London as an Emigrant Chaplain to the Irish community before being appointed as Diocesan Advisor for Primary School Religious Education. He has recenetly been appointed Editor of Intercom.
Michael Collins is a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin. He is a graduate of University College Dublin, and has written and edited award-winning books, which have been translated into twelve languages. His most recent book is Newman: A Short Biography published by Messenger Publications in 2019.
Raphael’s World
Michael Collins
Raphael Sanzio of Urbino (1483–1520) was one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance. Michael Collins’ biography, Raphael’s World – a large format illustrated book – portrays the era in which the painter lived. Born thirty years after the invention of the printing press and nine years before the discovery of the New World, Raphael harnessed the new techniques of printing and the riches which flowed from the Americas into Europe in the early sixteenth century. MP Autumn 2020 | 21
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Creation Walk
The Amazing Story of a Small Blue Planet Brian Grogan SJ
Capturing the story of creation and the development of the cosmos, this book offers a unique presentation of the unfolding of our universe.
“…this new book may well be one of the most effective that he has written…packed with information and insight.” – The Irish Catholic This very accessible book is strongly commended as a means for Christians to explore the cosmological context…of vital issues…if we are to be faithful to our Christian calling.” – Methodist Recorder
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9781788121200 Paperback 112pp 180mm x 120mm J488
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Did Jesus Really Exist?
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and 51 other questions
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Nikolaas Sintobin SJ
‘If ever you have unanswered questions about the Christian faith, this little book will be most helpful and is commended for use.’ – Methodist Recorder “Light-hearted yet theologically sound answers to questions about the Christian faith”. – The Tablet “…an excellent book to put into the hands of… young people…” – The Irish Catholic
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“What is particularly impressive about this little book is how, at the adept hands of the writer, the icon and the Gospel text illuminate and interpret each other… This book would make a wonderful selfguided retreat. It would also be suited for work with small groups.” Intercom
“…beautifully produced. It..introduces us gently and with an experienced hand to the rich wellspring of Ignatian spirituality. Enjoy – and be nourished!” Africa magazine
9781788121156 Paperback 168pp 210mm x 140mm J486 €19.95 £17.95
“…a gem of a book…the writer…delicately brings the icon to life…” Catholic South West newspaper
Irish Jesuits in Penal Times 1695-1811 Thomas Betagh and his Companions Thomas J Morrissey SJ
This account of the Irish Jesuits from 1695 to 1811 is concerned with those who lived and worked in Dublin and, in particular, with a central figure, the quite remarkable educationalist and pastor, Thomas Betagh. This book places the life and work of Betagh not only in the history of Ireland in the eighteenth century but also within the political, cultural and religious developments in western Europe at that time.
Well of Living Water
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Magdalen Lawler SND
Paperback
Magdalen Lawler discovered this icon of the Woman at the Well many years ago. She has used it ever since as the inspiration for innumerable retreats and conferences. It has led her to study the gospel passage in detail and to research many accounts of life in first-century Palestine. Now her research and retreats are brought together in this beautifully illustrated series of reflections on the Samaritan Woman at the Well.
56pp
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
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Telling the Rosary Vincent Sherlock
9781788121071 Booklet 56pp 180mm x 120mm J479 €4.95 £4.50
Many people find comfort in the familiar devotion of the family Rosary. This booklet takes a fresh look at the way in which we might pray the rosary. Based on many years of pastoral experience and a gift of communicating with parishioners and readers, popular writer and parish priest Fr Vincent Sherlock provides a lovely, readable booklet which will encourage those who have forgotten how, and give new inspiration to those who use their rosary regularly. MP Autumn 2020 | 25
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BESTSELLERS
“…a delightful read…I would recommend it for anybody who wants a nice overview of his life…” – The Furrow “exceedingly accessible…functions as a wonderful introduction to the life of the newly canonized saint.” – newmanstudies.org “…written with flair and care…Collins captures the slow drama of Newman’s conversion…” – Intercom
9781910248843 Paperback 128pp 210 x 140mm J406 €9.95 £8.95
Finding God in the Mess Meditations for Mindful Living
Jim Deeds and Brendan McManus SJ
These illustrated meditations can be used by readers as a daily prayer source, for morning, daytime or evening prayer, or for parish groups who might read a reflection and then come together for discussion.
N.America: Loyola Press
“This short biography will serve as an excellent introduction to those who want to come to know [Newman] better.” – Thinking Faith
9781788120210 Paperback 120pp
Newman: A Short Biography
9781788121057
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A short accessible biography of Cardinal Newman who was canonised in October 2019. Newman’s volume of lectures entitled The Idea of a University explained his philosophy of education. During the four years he spent in Dublin he was instrumental in the founding of the Catholic University of Ireland in 1854. This later evolved into University College Dublin, now the largest university in Ireland.
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Deeper into the Mess
Praying Through Tough Times Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds
Here, the authors address tough issues such as fear, anxiety, suicide and anger, based on Jim and Fr Brendan’s own unique combination of practical prayer and Ignatian spirituality.
“I recommend this book for anyone who wishes to enter into an authentic relationship with God…” – Intercom “The scripture passages are chosen well…the writing style is a very approachable way of entering prayer…it is a useful tool, not just for individuals but for prayer groups.” Catholic South West Newspaper
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SEASONAL RESOURCES Celebrating Holy Week “A very good, clear, uncluttered explanation of [the Examen] prayer… with his balanced, down-to-earth style and ease of communication… there’s plenty to chew on”
9781788121002
Vincent Sherlock
Fr Vincent Sherlock offers a detailed account of the significance and meaning of each day of the Easter Triduum. He reminds us that we are all a part of Easter and leaves no one out of the experience of the Triduum.
Paperback 120pp 210 x 140mm J474
Outside EU: Loyola Press
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John Scally
To prepare properly for Christmas we need to journey through Advent. This unique collection of original reflections, prayers and scripture quotations will help you to do just that. The book also contains a treasure trove of ideas for teachers and preachers to mark Advent.
Discovering the Power of St Ignatius Loyola’s Examen Jim Manney
9781788120098 Booklet 72pp 180x120mm J449 €4.95 £4.50
Dipping into Advent: Reflections for Advent & Christmas
In A Simple Life-Changing Prayer, Jim Manney introduces Christians to a 500-year-old form of prayer, the examen, which St Ignatius Loyola developed for the purpose of nurturing a reflective habit of mind that is constantly attuned to God’s presence.
Alan Hilliard
Reflections complemented by Fr Alan’s own photographs.
9781788120890
…stunningly beautiful reflections…
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Independent Catholic News
“Told with humour and compassion, these stories provide an alternative and thought-provoking guide to the Advent season. I recommend this original book”
Bursting Out in Praise Spirituality & Mental Health Gavin Thomas Murphy
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Waiting in Joy: An Advent Journey
A Simple Life-Changing Prayer
“While this book is Ignatian in its spiritual genius, it is universal in its spiritual appeal. It shows the reader a way of bringing the spirit of God into the deepest and sometimes darkest realities of life.” – The Furrow
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Catholic South-West newspaper (UK)
This is a gentle introduction to spirituality and mental health. Bringing together wisdom from psychology and spirituality, the author’s reallife examples show that everyone is somewhere along the mental health continuum and God is with them every step of the way.
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The Reader CE magazine
9781788120852 Booklet 56pp 180 x 120mm J476 €4.95 £4.50
Journeying in Joy and Gladness: Lent & Holy Week with Gaudete et Exsultate Kevin O’Gorman
This booklet offers a day-by-day guide to Lent, pairing each day with a reflection on Gaudete et Exsultate.
“[the author] takes his readers through Lent, offering a passage from {Guadete et Exsultate} as a reflection for the day. This seems a novel and very worthwhile approach to what is the central mystery of Christianity.” – The Irish Catholic
9781788120180 Booklet 56pp 180 x 120mm J455 €4.95 £4.50
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“In drawing on his own experience of the Camino and his background in Ignatian spirituality [the author] presents the pilgrimage as an experiential, reflective journey, rather than a trek towards an eventual destination.” – Faith Matters, The Irish News
Contemplating the Camino
– Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Papal Nuncio to Ireland
9781788120074
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An Ignatian Guide
64pp
Brendan McManus SJ Drawing on his own experience of this walk, and his background in Ignatian spirituality, the author develops an approach to the Camino inspired by the teachings of St Ignatius Loyola.
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“His humanity and holiness shine through these pages… the pathos and suffering of Arrupe’s silence is powerfully captured…The reflections at the end of each chapter enrich the experience of encountering this remarkable man”
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Every story or expression has its own charm, its validity, its authenticity, its impact; every story is a life, is a testimony to the power of faith and the capacity of human resilience, and love.
“The book is brief, simple and portable, and would be a good companion on the walk itself, as well as in one’s daily life…” – The Pastoral Review 9781788120784
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Sharing the Wisdom of Time
By Pope Francis and Friends
Pope Francis lays out his reasons for this collection of wisdom stories and the movement he hopes it inspires. He also contributes as a fellow elder and in his own wise and compassionate way, he serves as a spiritual shepherd, commenting on dozens of heartfelt stories.
– The Furrow
“… a very readable introduction to a modest man who brought about remarkable change, reforming the Jesuit charism and recasting Ignatian spirituality for our times”
Saintly Feasts
Food for Saints and Scholars
– Jesuits in Britain
Martina Maher and Colette Scully with Dries van den Akker SJ
Pedro Arrupe SJ
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Mystic with Open Eyes
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Brian Grogan SJ. Introduction by Peter McVerry SJ
Pedro Arrupe re-cast Ignatian spirituality for our times. He was a prisoner of Imperial Japan, a first responder when the atom bomb fell on Hiroshima, a pioneer of Catholic social justice and a founder of the Jesuit Refugee Service. 30 | MP Autumn 2020
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…a lovely book by two charming and talented ladies…
Irish Independent
The recipes are all terrific…easy to follow and beautifully photographed. Intercom
This is a lovely book…food for the body, food for the mind.
The Irish Catholic
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The Quiet Revolution of Pope Francis: A Synodal Catholic Church in Ireland? Gerry O’Hanlon SJ “For someone searching for a map of what exactly is happening in the church today, especially in Ireland, Fr O’Hanlon’s book is a gift” – The Furrow
9781788121088 Paperback 176pp 210 x 140mm J443
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A Dialogue of Hope: Critical Thinking for Critical Times Edited by Gerry O’Hanlon SJ
Experts in different fields of Irish life have come together to make a case for constructive engagement and dialogue between secularists and religious believers, in order to imagine an alternative narrative for our day.
Bright Wings, Dappled Things Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ with Photographs by Fr Browne SJ Commentaries by Jo O’Donovan RSM
9781910248812 Paperback 136pp 210 x 140mm J411 €11.95 £10.95
God Ever Greater: Exploring Ignatian Spirituality
This book brings together the poetry and photographs of two Jesuit priests from different centuries and different lands, each with a particular artistic genius, woven together with commentaries by Jo O’Donovan RSM.
Brian O’Leary SJ
In recent years Ignatian spirituality has experienced a resurgence. God Ever Greater will draw its readers into an exploration of a rich Christian heritage that continues to live and breathe today.
This brightly produced book is…excellent. It offers a fine selection of Hopkins’s poems…Bright Wings should be in… the collection of anyone who loves great, life-changing poetry. The Irish Catholic
Hope in All Things
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Paul O’Reilly SJ
Paperback
…an inspiring [book]… which will open new perspectives for many readers. – The Irish Catholic
72pp
“…short reflections from a compassionate man with a wide experience of life and of those on the margins of society. A good read.” – Church Review
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“…a gem of a book…The literary style…is simple without being simplistic. At no stage does the writer patronise the reader but acts, rather, as a gentle guide.” – The Furrow
9781788120111 Paperback 152pp 210 x 140mm J446 €12.95 £11.95 N.America: Liturgical Press
Radical & Free: Musings on the Religious Life Brian O’Leary SJ
After an initial chapter on the origins of religious life, the author devotes two chapters each to poverty, chastity, and obedience. This emphasis is not on the vows as such but on the motivating values that the vows express.
9781910248386 Paperback 104pp 210 x 140mm J363 €10.99 £9.99
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Timothy Kinahan & Brian Lennon SJ
This book is a dialogue between members of two Irish Churches. They take a fresh look at Christ’s life and teaching in the Gospels, asking critically about its relevance to today’s world.
9781910248898 Paperback 144pp
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So You Can’t Forgive: Moving Towards Freedom Brian Lennon SJ
This book will be of interest to anyone who is finding it difficult to forgive, perhaps through the loss of a loved one or someone who is involved in family conflict. It will also be useful to spiritual guides, counsellors and carers
Into Extra Time
Michael Paul Gallagher SJ 9781910248232 Paperback
€12.99 £10.99
Longman & Todd
Sacred Space: A Little Book of Encouragement The Irish Jesuits, edited by Vinita Hampton Wright
168pp 180 x 120mm J431 €9.95 £8.95
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A Man Sent by God: Blessed John Sullivan SJ John Looby SJ
A fascinating account of the life and times of one of Ireland’s most revered holy men, recently beatified. Includes photographs of John Sullivan from boy, to man, to priest, and memorabilia from his life.
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Outside Ireland: Darton,
Each entry — which includes a Gospel reading, a short reflection, and a prayer — is given a descriptive title so that readers can easily find the encouragement they need depending on their situation at the time.
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When well-known Jesuit writer, and theologian, Fr Michael Paul Gallagher, was told he had cancer, he began to write down his thoughts and feelings on the subject. The result is this truly inspirational and profoundly moving book. Ireland and N. Ireland only.
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Does Christ Matter?: An Anglican and a Jesuit in Dialogue
Wisdom at the Crossroads: The Life and
Thought of Michael Paul Gallagher SJ Thomas G Casey SJ
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Ignatian Spirituality A to Z Jim Manney With Ignatian Spirituality A to Z, Jim Manney has provided a brief, informative, and entertaining guide to key concepts of Ignatian spirituality and essential characters and events in Jesuit history.
9781910248942 Paperback 288pp 210 x 140mm J428 €12.95 £11.95
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The Pilgrim’s Story: The Life & Spirituality of St Ignatius Loyola Brendan Comerford SJ
A fascinating and comprehensive biography of the founder of the Society of Jesus – The Jesuits.
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To Grow in Love: A Spirituality of Ageing Brian Grogan SJ
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This book addresses primarily those who know ageing from the inside. If you haven’t yet entered that strange world, knowledge of its landscape may help you relate more richly to those who have, and help in your own journey.
Paperback 168pp 210 x 140 mm J391 €12.95 £11.95
9781910248522 Paperback 162pp 210 x 140mm J128 €12.95 £11.95
N. America: Loyola Press
Jesuit Lives: At Home in the World
God You’re Breaking My Heart:
Edited by Patrick Carberry SJ
Adaptability is the hallmark of the Jesuit charism. This book tells the stories of Jesuits from different continents and eras who travelled to the Far East, to North and South America, to Africa and eventually to Australasia in the hope that their commitment and struggles will prove inspirational once again today.
9781788120326 Paperback 210 x 140mm J463 €12.95 £11.95
9781910248157 Paperback 152pp 210 x 140mm J325 €9.99 £8.99
Edited by Paddy Carberry SJ
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Only when we meet God face to face will our complaints and queries be fully set at rest. In the meantime, we can be comforted — and comfort others — by the glow of light that the Christian tradition offers.
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With Christ in Service: Jesuit Lives through the Ages Essays by Jesuits on such diverse characters as Claude la Colombière, Dan Berrigan, Francis Xavier, Karl Rahner, Edmund Campion and Pedro Arrupe.
What is God’s Response to Suffering and Evil? Brian Grogan SJ
Finding God in All Things Brian Grogan SJ
Fr Brian Grogan has written an extraordinary book for ordinary people. In simple, clear language he shows how God is involved in all the details of our lives.
9781910248010 Paperback 136pp 210 x 140mm J48 €7.99 £6.99
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Gospel Reflections: Year A; Year B; Year C
Theological, Spiritual & Practical Reflections
Donal Neary SJ
Jack Mahoney SJ In Glimpses of the Gospels, the author traces major themes, parables and moments across the Gospels, showing how the differences between gospel accounts can shed valuable light on the enduring questions of Christians.
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“Fr Neary’s fresh thoughts will enhance many Sundays to come.”
£11.95
“…an easy resource to dip into…the writing is accessible, avoiding too much technical jargon, without over-simplifying…”
The Irish Catholic
Year A 9781910248324 J326 Year B 9781910248737 J408 Year C 9781910248225 J313 PRICE €9.95/£8.95 each
Thinking Faith
“Highly Recommended” Intercom
3 VOLUME SET | 9781910248980 | J426 | €20/£17.95 Liturgies With Young People Edited by Donal Neary SJ
Pastoral Ministry in Changing Times
The Past, Present & Future of the Catholic Church in Ireland Aidan Ryan. Foreword by Bishop Colm O’Reilly
“This is a wise little book written in an accessible style which deserves to be widely read”
9781788120821
“…plenty of material here to give much pause for thought…For any diocese pondering a synod… this is ideal as a starter to stimulate discussion.”
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Methodist Recorder
Catholic South West Newspaper
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PAPERBACK 9781910248850
A group of experienced chaplains and catechists have put together 20 liturgies, Eucharistic and non-Eucharistic, suitable for young people of post-primary age, for use in schools and youth centres.
112pp 210 x 140mm J412 €14.95 £12.95
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Richard Devane SJ: Social Commentator and Advocate 1876-1951 Martin Walsh
This is a fascinating case study that conveys a great deal about the Irish Church in the first half of the twentieth century…Walsh’s book is well worth reading. – Intercom
9781788120296
In this biography, Martin Walsh has given new life and relevance to a form of “happy warrior” that is very rare in this country. – The Irish Catholic
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This book provides a sympathetic and highly readable biography of this important figure that helped shape the early history of the modern Irish state. – The Furrow
Irish Jesuit Chaplains in the First World War Edited by Damien Burke
Illustrated with letters, photographs and telegrams from the Irish Jesuit Archives, this is a fascinating insight into the experiences of men who expected to spend their lives in priestly ministry in schools, parishes and universities – not on the battlefield.
9781910248058 Paperback 120pp
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Dom Eugene Boylan: Trappist Monk, Scientist & Writer Thomas J Morrissey SJ
“an insightful biography of a multifaceted man” - Books Ireland ‘Fr Morrissey uses his easy style to focus on Boylan’s inspirational spirituality”
9781788120258
“…a readable and informative biography…I thoroughly enjoyed it” –
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History Ireland
Reality magazine
Paperback 176pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £17.95
The Life and Times of Daniel Murray Archbishop of Dublin 1823-1852 Thomas J Morrissey SJ Daniel Murray was undoubtedly the outstanding Irish Catholic archbishop of the nineteenth century. This comprehensive and well-researched biography gives a lively and accurate account of his contribution to church and society.
9781910248935 Hardback 288pp 234 x 156mm J429
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From Easter Week to Flanders Field
The Diaries and Letters of John Delaney SJ, 1916–1919 Edited by Thomas J Morrissey SJ During Easter Week, 1916, John Delaney SJ walked from one point of military activity to another, chronicling all he saw in a makeshift diary consisting of a few school copy books.
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The Ireland of Edward Cahill SJ 1868–1941 A Secular or a Christian State? Thomas J Morrissey SJ Edward Cahill SJ was an influential figure in Ireland during the early decades of the new Irish State. Éamon de Valera was a good friend of Cahill’s and shared many of his views.
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Mary in Different Traditions:
Seeing the Mother of Jesus with New Eyes
Prayerful Ireland
Thomas Casey SJ
Helena Connolly
“This is a beautifully-written book with a wealth of insight and teaching, presented in an easy-toread and clear style. It serves well its purpose of pushing people beyond narrow boundaries to discover anew the wonder of the faithful, brave and gentle Mother of God.”
This is a beautiful contemplative book of photographs, landscapes, short appropriate quotations from Scripture, literature and much more. – Spirituality
Intercom
“…a small book that explores some big issues” – The Irish Catholic
9781788120128 Hardback 104pp
These beautiful images take the reader on a wonderful journey through pilgrim paths, landscapes and places of worship, old and new, throughout Ireland. Accompanied by prayers, reflections and bible quotes.
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The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World
72pp 240 x 198mm J333 €10 SPECIAL PRICE £9 SPECIAL PRICE
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Mary is “the cause of our joy” because she brought us the greatest joy of all: Jesus. She was also full of gratitude, gladly acknowledging the fullness of grace that God had given her.
9781910248973
…jewel of a book. It contains numerous gems…it is enjoyable to encounter some solid material that has a freshness about it.
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Pope Francis Hardback
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Thomas Casey SJ
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Smile of Joy: Mary of Nazareth
Dear Pope Francis
In this hugely popular book, questions from children from across the world are presented to Pope Francis – and the Pope himself answers each letter. Each question is charmingly illustrated by the child.
9781788120876
Paperback 104pp 210 x 140mm €7.95 £7.50 N.America: Paulist Press
Saints for the Family John Murray
This fascinating collection of family saints includes the parents of St Therese of Lisieux, and of Pope Saint John Paul and couples like Felipe and Maria Barreda who died during the Nicaraguan civil war.
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Edited by E E O’Donnell SJ 9781910248270
Taken between 1909 and 1954, the subject matter of this beautiful collection of photographs includes seascapes, fair days, castles, antiquities and of course people, at work and at play.
Paperback 136pp 240 x 198mm J330 €19.99 £16.99
9781910248102 Paperback 128pp 240 x 198mm J297 €19.99 £16.99
The Life and Lens of Father Browne
Flying with Father Browne
Edited by E E O’Donnell SJ
Irish Aeroplanes and Airports
The remarkable story of one of the most important photographers of the twentieth century, who was also a war hero and Jesuit priest.
Edited by E E O’Donnell SJ Planes, airports, air shows and aerial photographs from the stunning Father Browne Collection.
FATHER BROWNE
Father Browne’s Donegal
Edited by E E O’Donnell SJ
A unique record of the maiden voyage of the ill-fated ship illustrated with Father Browne’s photographs and other memorabilia.
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KL AC I
9781910248263 Paperback 128pp 240 x 198mm
9781910248003 Paperback 144pp 240 x 198mm J252
J359
€19.99
€19.99
£16.99
£16.99
Father Browne’s Dublin Photographs 1925 – 1950
Father Browne’s First World War
Edited by E E O’Donnell SJ
Father Browne focuses on the people of Dublin, at work, at play and watching the world go by. This is a city of children, window shoppers, churchgoers, canals, bridges, trams and trains.
9781910248126 Paperback 96pp 240 x 198mm J303 €14.99 £12.99
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Edited by E E O’Donnell SJ
Few people are aware of Francis Browne’s astonishing war record. His photographs provide a moving testimony to the horror of the First World War.
9781910248027 Paperback 120pp 240 x 198mm J259 €19.99 £16.99
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NEW BOOKLETS BOOKS
BOOKLETS NEW BOOK Challenges in Later Life
Alert, Aware, Attentive
Spirituality and the Senses
Happy to be Holy?
John Cullen
Catherine McCann
Alan Hilliard
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9781910248683
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Telling the Rosary
Blessed John Sullivan SJ
Stations of the Soul
Walk With Me Into the Light
Advent Reflections
Vincent Sherlock
Living Life to the Full
A Guide to Pope Francis’ Message Gaudete et Exsultate
An Artist’s Journey Joan Keogh
Mary Threadgold RSC
Margaret T Naughton
Fergal McGrath SJ
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I am Infinitely Loved
Open Heart Open Arms
Surviving Suicide Bereavement Finding Life after Death
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Bursting Out in Praise
Brendan McManus SJ
Spirituality & Mental Health
Welcoming Migrants to Ireland
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I Am With You Always
Journeying in Joy and Gladness
9781910248867
9781910248485
Siobhan O’Keeffe SHJM
Finding God in a Leaf
The Third Fall: Stations of the Cross
31 Daily Meditations Brian Grogan SJ
Alan Hilliard
The Mysticism of Laudato Si’
M J Magill
Brian Grogan SJ
Living with Loneliness
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Pedro Arrupe SJ
Mystic with Open Eyes
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9781910248256
Contemplating the Camino
Saint Patrick
An Ignatian Guide
An Ancient Saint for Modern Times
Brendan McManus SJ
Edmond Grace SJ
Brian Grogan SJ Introdution by Peter McVerry SJ
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Lent & Holy Week with Gaudete et Exsultate Kevin O’Gorman
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Celebrating Holy Week Vincent Sherlock
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Waiting in Joy An Advent Journey John Scally
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Gavin Thomas Murphy
9781788120098
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CALENDAR & LIVING PRAYER 2021 Sacred Heart Calendar 2021 This year’s Sacred Heart Calendar features photographs by Liam O’Connell SJ. As usual this very popular religious calendar includes: n The Pope’s Intention for each month n Principal Feast Days of the Year n Brief Thought for the Day based on the day’s Gospel Reading A publication to treasure and a meaningful gift for family and friends.
Living Prayer 2021 The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network responds to the challenges of humanity and advances the mission of the Church as expressed in the Pope’s monthly intentions as well as in personal prayer intentions. The mission is to mobilise through prayer and action a response to the great challenges facing today’s world. These challenges are entrusted to the Network by Pope Francis each month. In unity with the whole Church, the monthly intentions help us to focus our lives on the needs of the world and the Church. This colourful booklet contains: n Introduction to the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network n The Daily Offering n A reflection by Paddy Carberry SJ on the Pope’s intentions for each month n A monthly liturgical calendar n A Gospel reference for daily and Sunday Mass 48 | MP Autumn 2020
CALENDAR 9781788120999 12pp 297 X 210mm (A4) VA170 €2.50 £2.20 LIVING PRAYER 9781788120845 28pp 210 X 149mm (A5) VA169 €2.00 £1.70