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NEW RELEASES
Changing to be Faithful
Living Tradition in a Synodal Church Eamonn Conway
9781788127301 Paperback 176pp 210 x 140 mm €14.95 £12.95 The Second Vatican Council envisaged the Church as a pilgrim people, journeying through time under the guidance of the Holy Spirit towards the fulfilment of God’s kingdom. At the heart of this vision is the dignity and equality of the baptismal vocation that precedes any differentiation of ministry. In the intervening decades, one question has remained unsatisfactorily addressed: How do we make this vision a reality in the life of the Church? The answer is ‘synodality’. Fr Eamonn Conway DD was appointed by Pope Francis as an expert at the Synod on Synodality (2021–2024). In Changing to Be Faithful he explores decision-making, coresponsibility, and formation in a synodal style with a pragmatic focus on implications for the local Church. He turns the discussion around synodality on its head: We change so that we remain faithful. Synodality is what will hold us together, not drive us apart.
Eamonn Conway is professor of Integral Human Development at the University of Notre Dame Australia. Prior to that he was Head of Theology & Religious Studies at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Ireland. Fr Conway was appointed as an expert theologian to the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (2021- 2024) by Pope Francis. He has published extensively on theological and pastoral topics.
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The Living Tradition:
Synodality in the Parish Eamonn Conway
9781788127905 Paperback 64pp 170 x 110mm €7.95 £6.95
In the twenty-first century, the Spirit is calling the People of God to co-responsibility for the Church. Equal in baptismal dignity, everyone has a part to play. But how can I get involved when there’s so much I don’t understand? What is a synod? What is co-responsibility? What did the Vatican Fathers say? How can any of this be implemented on the ground? If only every parish could have its own expert on hand to help! In The Living Tradition, Eamonn Conway, appointed as an expert at the Synod on Synodality by Pope Francis, is your expert on hand. Structured as a Q&A session, Conway answers your questions about synodality, coresponsibility and the future of the local Church.
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Eamonn Conway is professor of Integral Human Development at the University of Notre Dame Australia. Prior to that he was Head of Theology & Religious Studies at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Ireland. Fr Conway was appointed as an expert theologian to the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (2021- 2024) by Pope Francis. He has published extensively on theological and pastoral topics.
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Sacred Space
The Prayer Book 2027 The Irish Jesuits
9781788127752 Paperback 456pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
Our bestselling annual and a familiar companion guide that readers welcome each Autumn. Every day is rich with possibilities. Yet modern life is busy and can be stressful. It can be challenging to incorporate a prayerful rhythm into our day, to help us find guidance and insight in everyday life. Sacred Space, both as a book and a website, is a kind of ‘anam cara’ or soul friend. It journeys with us and helps us to slow down, pay attention and find the greatest anam cara of all – God. Through Sacred Space, the Irish Jesuits have brought the daily practice of prayer in the Ignatian tradition to people all over the world, across twenty different languages. Here, in Sacred Space The Prayer Book 2027, all the tools of Sacred
Space are gathered in one place. Each day of Sacred Space The Prayer Book 2027 includes a Scripture reading with points for reflection, as well as a weekly topic enhanced by six steps of prayer. The prayers and reflections in Sacred Space The Prayer Book 2027 are written by members of the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. Messenger Publications I Autumn 2026 5
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Letters from the Heart
The Spiritual Practice of Letter-Writing Andrea Hayes
9781788127844 Paperback 120pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
God is continually communicating with us in a variety of ways - through Scripture, our daily experiences, our relationships and encounters with others and our conscience. In her new book, best-selling author Andrea Hayes encourages us to enter into this ongoing conversation, using letter-writing as a form of contemplative prayer. Letters to the Heart positions prayer as a relationship and dialogue with God, rather than a series of set pieces and requests. She translates the reflective process used in the Ignatian Examen into a written spiritual practice called the HEART method: Hear, Examine, Articulate, Revisit and Trust. She couples this with ‘letter lectio’, a creative adaptation of Lectio Divina, the traditional practice of slow, prayerful engagement with Scripture. The intent is to transform meditation into a written dialogue with God and the result is to foster and nurture a loving encounter and ongoing relationship that can enrich our life and empower us to live out the Gospel more fully.
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Andrea Hayes is an Irish Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, award-winning broadcaster, and multidisciplinary wellbeing practitioner. She holds a first-class honours MA in Applied Spirituality and is completing an MSc in Counselling and Clinical Psychotherapy. Andrea is a Spiritual Director, Bethany Grief Facilitator, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Nature-Based Practitioner. She is the author of Pain-Free Life, My Life Goals Journal, Mind Body Soul Journal, and Dog Tales, and has presented and produced several television series.
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Encountering God
A Retreat with Jesus Nikolaas Sintobin SJ
9781788127851 Paperback 128pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
Sometimes, prayer can feel one-sided and detached; our role seems to be solely that of supplicant and can lack a sense of engagement or connection with Jesus. In Encountering God: A Retreat with Jesus, author Nikolaas Sintobin SJ has created a prayer retreat that facilitates a direct, personal encounter with God and unique and meaningful prayer experience. Taking ten biblical texts, Sintobin writes a commentary and a series of questions on each one. This ‘analysis and questions’ step acts as an invitation to enter into the biblical story itself and allow the stories of the Bible to engage in a prayerful dialogue with our own experience. Intended as both a prayer guide and a source of spiritual reading, Encountering God: A Retreat
with Jesus is suitable for those new to the Spiritual Exercises as well as those familiar with the tradition. A Flemish Jesuit priest, Nikolaas Sintobin is a teacher, chaplain and champion of the use of online platforms to understand and share the Gospel through humour, podcasts, reality TV, YouTube and blogging. This is his fifth book to be published by Messenger Publications. Messenger Publications I Autumn 2026 7
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Sacred Space
Advent and Christmas 2026/27 The Irish Jesuits
9781788127776 Paperback 96pp 170 x 110mm €7.95 £6.95
In today’s world of individualism, secularisation, and widespread global conflict we can sometimes feel isolated and vulnerable. We seek an anchor, a path of direction and hope to guide us forward on our life and faith journey. Jesus teaches us that there can be strength in vulnerability and that turning to the crib in prayer can give us renewed hope. Sacred Space Advent and Christmas 2026 brings the core of Ignatian spirituality to our daily lives. The practice of daily prayer can be transformative, giving us space to slow down and allow ourselves to encounter God prayerfully. Each day throughout the Advent season
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includes a Scripture reading and points of reflection, as well as a weekly topic enhanced by six steps of prayer and reflection – a rewarding way to embrace Advent in a way that is accessible, engaging and meaningful to everyday life. The prayers and reflections in Sacred Space Advent and Christmas 2026 are written by members of the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits.
RECENT RELEASES 9781788127578 116pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
Leo XIV
An Augustinian Life in Context
Brian Heffernan
This concise biography by Brian Heffernan, an expert on Augustinian history, looks at the successive contexts in which Prevost lived and worked before his election as pope, offering insights into the Augustinian charisms that have shaped his life and thinking. ‘Heffernan clearly demonstrates how Leo’s novitiate differed from his predecessors’ and how the ethos of the Augustinian order has influenced his thinking.’ The Irish Times
9781788127639 Paperback 96pp 170 x 110mm €9.95 £8.95
The Living Image
Returning to the Heart
Anna Burke With suggested scripture readings, reference to Dilexit Nos and fifteen reflections on the many aspects of the heart, Anna Burke encourages us to take a deeper look and reconnect with the Sacred Heart. Anna Burke brings a lifetime of experience and reflection to bear upon her reflections. The Living Image IS ‘the perfect guide to reconnecting with the Sacred Heart’. Intercom magazine
9781788127660 Paperback 96pp 170 x 110mm €9.95 £8.95
The Ignatian Examen
Conversing Daily with God Brendan McManus SJ
Brendan McManus SJ takes us through each of the five steps of the Examen, guiding us expertly to find God in our daily experience. He shows us how to use it to make better decisions each day and to find where God is leading us in life. ‘McManus guides readers through the five steps of the Examen in a way that is gentle, accessible and spiritually rich.’ Intercom
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RECENT RELEASES 9781788127608 104pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
Robert St Leger SJ (1788-1856) Educationalist, Spiritual Guide, Administrator and VicarApostolic to Calcutta and Bengal Thomas J Morrissey SJ
A chronology of the life and activities of this littleknown but impactful Jesuit. Thomas J. Morrissey SJ, author of several books on historical Jesuits of note, brings St Leger’s vocation and the extent of his hard work out from the shadows of history. St Leger also had a close association with Mary Aikenhead and the Irish Sisters of Charity. Morrissey details the close working relationship between the two and some of the challenges they overcame to the direction and focus of the developing congregation.
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IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY 9781788126953 124pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
Dancing with Time
José María Rodríguez Olaizola SJ Drawing on Ignatian spirituality, Oliazola shows us how to embrace our own unique life story, endure the challenges that confront us on the way, learn to dialogue with others and most of all never stop dancing with ourselves, the world, and God. ‘a refreshing and moving exploration of universal emotions seen through a Christian prism.’ The Irish Catholic
9781788126083 Paperback 192pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £18.95
Reimagining Religion A Jesuit Vision
Jim Maher SJ This book reimagines Christianity in a modern guise. It draws out the importance of living, not in splendid isolation, but in relationship with others, with our planet and with God. ‘Across the spectrum of ages and viewpoints [this book] will help to bring a sense of togetherness and community.’ The Irish Catholic
9781788126922 Paperback 128pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
Praying with the Bible An Ignatian Guide
Nikolaas Sintobin SJ With fifty tips on all aspects of praying with the Bible, followed by fifty Bible texts with commentary and suggested ways of engaging with the passage, this Ignatian approach is accessible to young and old alike ‘... most illuminating. This book is warmly reccommended.’ The Way
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IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY 9781788125987 Paperback 96pp 170 x 110mm €9.95 £8.95
Living with Ignatius
On the Compass of Joy
Nikolaas Sintobin SJ The wisdom of Ignatius has had a profound influence on Christianity and beyond. This book encourages us to welcome Ignatius to the 21st century – he has much to say to us. ‘Fr Sintobin’s introduction to Ignatius’s life and spiritual teachings is an invitation to a more intensely and consciously lived life’. Intercom
9781788126144 Paperback 134pp 170 x 110mm €12.95 £11 .95
9781788125383 Paperback 96pp 170 x 110mm €9.95 £8.95
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Brothers in Arms Brendan McManus SJ with James Fullam
‘Brothers in Arms is the story of two pilgrims, one saint, a minibus of nuns and finding the freedom to follow the path God had revealed. A very worthwhile read.’ Intercom
Discover God Daily
Seven Life-Changing Moments from the Journey of St Ignatius Brendan McManus SJ & Jim Deeds
‘ It is a joy to read this beautifully-written book.’ Intercom
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY 9781788126601 Paperback 112pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
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Emerging from the Mess
Finding Hope in Life’s Storms Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds
Emerging from the Mess is essentially the experience of how suffering and pain alternates with great joy and fulfilment. It is all about gratitude: to see the absolute giftedness of every moment, the wonder of every encounter, the silver lining on every cloud.
‘Beautiful, hopeful, with excellent photography – a book to keep at hand and dip into when life can feel overwhelming’ Methodist Recorder
9781788120210 Paperback 120pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.96
Deeper into the Mess
Praying Through Tough Times Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds
Addresses tough issues such as fear, anxiety, suicide and anger, through a combination of practical prayer and Ignatian spirituality. ‘I recommend this book for anyone who wishes to enter into an authentic relationship with God…’ Intercom
9781788126045 Paperback 136pp 210 x 140mm €11.95 £10.95 N. America: Loyola Press
Finding God in the Mess
Meditations for Mindful Living Jim Deeds and Brendan McManus SJ Meditations and reflections that invite us to take a step back from busy lives and challenging situations, offering a solid foundation in the spirituality of St Ignatius.
‘...nothing better than Finding God in the Mess can be recommended...[it] can be used creatively by both individuals and organisations.’ The Irish Catholic
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IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY 9781788124829 Paperback 96pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
9781788125192 Paperback 168pp 210 x 140mm €12.95/£11.95 Outside EU & UK: Loyola Press
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Joy in God
Rekindling an Inner Fire Joachim Hartmann SJ and Annette Clara Unkelhäußer
‘...a wonderfully comforting book, an opportunity to recalibrate our busy lives and give ourselves the space and time to rediscover genuine rest, insight and a new way of living.’ Intercom
The Ignatian Guide to Forgiveness Ten Steps to Healing Marina Berzins McCoy
Marina McCoy delves into the principles of Ignatian spirituality and uses gentle honesty to lay out 10 steps toward forgiveness.
‘To anyone who listens to others, this handbook is invaluable.’ Transforming Ministries
Trust Your Feelings
Learning How to Make Choices with Ignatius of Loyola
Nikolaas Sintobin SJ A book about discernment, learning how to identify and examine the feelings brought about by our life experiences in order to guide our behaviour in the direction that God wants us to go.
‘The language is simple, the insights are profound and the technique is open to all...’ Church Times
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IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY 9781788123266 Paperback 196pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £17.95 Outside EU & UK: Loyola Press
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The Way to Manresa Discoveries along the Ignatian Camino Brendan McManus SJ
‘There is wisdom here in dealing with the struggle to let go of plans and expectations... McManus’s central message is that letting go of control allows God in.’ The Irish News
Walking With Ignatius
Arturo Sosa SJ In conversation with Darío Menor A celebration of 500 years of the Society of Jesus, as seen through the eyes of its Father General, Arturo Sosa SJ. ‘...offers profound insights into the religious life and Ignatian spirituality...the structured approach is appealing as it turns each chapter into a moment of prayer.’ The Way
God in Every Day
A Whispered Prayer Deirdre M Powell
‘Practical and accessible...a combination of Ignatian spirituality and Lectio Divina. Powell’s writing is light and simple, but that does certainly not preclude substance and depth.’ The Furrow
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IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY 9781788126243 Paperback 160pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
Dancing with Loneliness José Maria R. Olaizola SJ
Translated by Bess Twiston-Davies Foreword by Brian Grogan SJ
Celebrated author José María R. Olaizola SJ says that if we can accept loneliness as a normal emotion, we can embrace it as a creative emptiness within which something new and life-giving can develop.
‘this book sparkles...the authors style brings hope and consolation...there’s something in these pages for everyone’ Africa magazine
9781788122702 Paperback 120pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
Pathways to a Decision with Ignatius of Loyola Jim Maher SJ
An exploration of some of St Ignatius’s key insights which provide inspiration for Jesuits and others throughout the world. ‘...a wealth of insight...Beginners will learn, the advanced will appreciate it, and instructors will find it a rich resource.’ The Way
9781788120227 Paperback 72pp 210 x 140mm €9.95 £8.95
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Hope in All Things Paul O’Reilly SJ
‘…an inspiring [book]… which will open new perspectives for many readers’ The Irish Catholic ‘…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
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY 9781788120111 Paperback 152pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95 North America: Liturgical Press
9781910248010 Paperback 136pp 210 x 140mm €9.95 £8.95
God Ever Greater
Exploring Ignatian Spirituality Brian O’Leary SJ
‘…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
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.
North America: Loyola Press
9781910248959 Paperback 168pp 180 x 120mm €12.95 £11.95 Outside EU & UK: Loyola Press
Sacred Space A Little Book of Encouragement
The Irish Jesuits, edited by Vinita Hampton Wright 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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IGNATIAN STUDIES AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION 9781788126175 Paperback 120pp 170 x 110mm €19.95 £18.95
Ignatius in the Holy Land
9781788126489 Paperback 120pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
Ignatius Loyola
A Guided Pilgrimage Josef Mario Briffa SJ
This comprehensive and beautifully photographed guide provides detailed itineraries and maps for each leg of the Holy Land pilgrimage, with insights into Ignatius’ movements and experiences as he made his way to Jerusalem, biblical perspectives and input from Ignatius’ own writings.
Christian Mystic Brian O’Leary SJ
‘a passionate account...Brian O’Leary enjoys an international reputation in the world of Ignatian spirituality’ The Tablet ‘eminently readable and penetrating... O’Leary gives the general reader an enjoyable and insightful introduction into the mystical life of Ignatius of Loyola’ Intercom
9781788124980 Paperback 160pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £18.95
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See God Act
The Ministry of Spiritual Direction Michael Drennan SJ
‘...a gentle introduction and easily-understood foundation for a greater understanding of the powerful role that the ministry of spiritual direction can play in our lives.’ Intercom
IGNATIAN STUDIES AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION 9781788121194 Paperback 160pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £18.95
9781788123181 Paperback 136pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
The Art of Spiritual Direction A Guide to Ignatian Practice Jos Moons SJ
‘...an intensely practical and useful book ... rooted in real and disciplined experience. I commend it not only to those who direct but to those who seek direction ...’ Louvain Studies
Counsels of the Holy Spirit
A Reading of St Ignatius’s Letters Patrick C Goujon SJ Translated by Joseph Munitiz SJ
‘Challenging and transforming. Your life will be changed in reading this book.’ Catholic Profiles ‘Anyone with an interest in understanding more about Ignatian spirituality may find this scholarly exploration of St Ignatius’s letters helpful.’ The Irish News
9781788123440 Paperback 240pp 210 x 140mm €24.95 £22.95
9781788122641 Paperback 240pp 210 x 140mm €25.00 £23.00
Ignatian Spirituality and Interreligious Dialogue Reading Love’s Mystery Michael Barnes SJ
‘The author brings his expertise as a theologian and specialist in Asian religions together with his active engagement with people from other faith traditions in a reflection on his own personal experience, his ‘ongoing pilgrimage.’’ Catholic Profiles
To Love and To Serve Selected Essays
Exploring the Ignatian Tradition Brian O’Leary SJ
‘...[this book] will be appreciated by anyone who has followed the academic and spiritual contributions of Brian O’Leary [and] a resource for those finding themselves drawn towards engagement with Ignatian spirituality...’ The Furrow
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CARE FOR THE EARTH 9781788125734 Paperback 120pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95 North America: Liturgical Press
Nature Praising God
Towards a Theology of the Natural World
Dermot A. Lane
Foreword by Margaret Daly-Denton
Encourages us to embrace a new way of praising God through an appreciation of and care for the myriad of life forms on earth. ‘a book which sparkles with delightful thoughts inspired both by nature and by humanity.’ The Irish Catholic
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9781788123068 Paperback 160pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £18.95
9781788121941 Paperback 176pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £18.95 N America: Paulist Press
Robots, Ethics and the Future of Jobs Seán McDonagh
Foreword by Karlin Lillington
‘A thoroughly readable and enjoyable book. It addresses some of the key challenges facing twentyfirst century society and should be essential reading for anyone in public life or in education.’ Doctrine & Life
Theology and Ecology in Dialogue The Wisdom of Laudato Si’ Dermot A. Lane
Foreword by Seán McDonagh SCC
‘This book is a gift to all who still care about the future of Church and the contribution it can make to tackling the environmental crisis.’ Reality Magazine ‘...mapping out a theology for the third millennium.’ The Irish Catholic
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CARE FOR THE EARTH Best Seller
9781788121200 Paperback 112pp 180 x 120mm €12.95 £11.95
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.
‘…may well be one of the most effective [books] that he has written…packed with information and insight.’ The Irish Catholic
9781788120043 Booklet 64pp 180 x 120mm €7.95 £6.50
Finding God in a Leaf
The Mysticism of Laudato Si’ Brian Grogan SJ
Brian Grogan brings the background of Ignatian spirituality and a lived appreciation of God’s creation to this booklet. ‘An invaluable asset…ideal for individual or group reflection’ Reality magazine Fr Brian’s style is direct, conversational, engaging and easy to understand’ Africa magazine
9781788125765 Paperback 136pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
The Parish as Oasis
An Introduction to Practical Environmental Care Kevin Hargaden & Ciara Murphy
A practical and accessible introduction to how local churches can contribute to healing the environmental crisis. ‘Bracing and engaging…full of ideas and initiatives.’ Intercom
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PASTORAL RESOURCES 9781788127134 Booklet 64pp 180 x 120mm €9.95 £8.95
Living the Camino Back Home Brendan McManus SJ and Katherine O’Flynn FCJ
How to keep the Camino spirit alive when the pilgrimage is finished and we return to the vagaries and challenges of everyday life. With food for thought, practical support and tips plus colour photographs throughout.
‘Here is a book which can be seriously said to fill a pressing need.’ The Irish Catholic
9781788127455 Paperback 64pp 180 x 120mm €7.95 £6.95
Surviving Suicide Bereavement
9781788126861 Paperback 80pp 170 x 110 mm €9.95 £8.95
Dreaming a New Dream
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Finding life after death Brendan McManus SJ
Brendan McManus SJ has revised his popular book on suicide bereavement. With practical advice, Ignatian ‘rules of thumb’ and additional reflection points, McManus shows how the help and guidance available in Ignatian spirituality can aid the grief recovery process.
Jim Deeds
‘accessible, informative, and challenging’. Intercom ‘urges people to give thought, not to the glorious past, but to the fresh possibilities of the future’. The Irish Catholic
PASTORAL RESOURCES 9781788126113 Paperback 280pp 210 x 150mm €25.00 £23.00
9781788125826 Paperback 144pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
Shaping the Assembly How our buildings form us in worship Edited by Thomas O’Loughlin
‘This book would fascinate and stimulate all who have an interest in how worship is enabled and affected by space...well-written, timely and prophetic. Methodist Recorder
Maynooth College Reflects on Facing Life’s End
Perspectives on Dying and Death
Edited by Jeremy Corley, Aoife McGrath, Neil Xavier O’Donoghue, Salvador Ryan. Foreword by Archbishop Dermot Farrell
A selection of essays bringing a multi-faceted approach to questions around dying and death. ‘whole-heartedly recommended... an enlarging experience to read and absorb. The Irish Catholic
9781788126557 Booklet 64pp 210 x 148mm €6.95 £5.95
Lift Up Their Hearts
9781788125208 Paperback 64pp 210 x 140mm €9.95 £8.95
Becoming a Pastoral Parish Council
N America: Paulist Press
‘a call for changing ways in changing times... there are valuable overviews and insights in every chapter’. The Irish Catholic
Visiting Older People Mary Threadgold RSC
A practical resource written for those visiting older people in nursing homes, or visiting those housebound in their homes on a longterm basis.
How to make your PPC really useful for the twenty-first century Patricia Carroll
Foreword by Archbishop Dermot Farrell
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PASTORAL RESOURCES 9781788125765 Paperback 136pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
To Bring Comfort and Consolation
Bereavement Ministry Paddy Shannon
Foreword by Bishop Donal McKeown
‘very useful, easy to access; comforting to anyone grieving and most useful to those who work with the bereaved’ The Furrow
9781910248522 Paperback 162pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
To Grow in Love
9781788125109 Paperback 160pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £18.95
Chaplains
9781788127899 Paperback 152pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
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A Spirituality of Ageing, Dying and Glory Brian Grogan SJ
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 you in your own journey.
Ministers of Hope
Foreword by Bishop Eamonn Walsh Edited by Alan Hilliard ‘The reflections throughout are thorough and deep. Whether you are an experienced chaplain or interested in hearing the stories of other chaplains, this is a highly recommended book.’ Methodist Recorder
Gleams of Light
God’s Response to Suffering and Evil Brian Grogan SJ
Most of us have at some stage reacted to the hurt and suffering we see around us: ‘Why should this happen to me?’ ‘Why should that happen to someone whom I love?’ Popular author Brian Grogan SJ writes that we can be comforted – and comfort others – by the glow of light that the Christian tradition offers.
PASTORAL RESOURCES 9781788123365 Paperback 96pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
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Unheard Voices
Reflections of a Prison Chaplain Imelda Wickham Foreword by Peter McVerry SJ
‘Written with warmth and understanding, challenge and encouragement, passion and compassion. A timely and welcome addition to what life is like in our prison service. It needs and merits a wide audience.’ Catholic South West
Pastoral Ministry in Changing Times
The Past, Present & Future of the Catholic Church in Ireland Aidan Ryan
Foreword by Bishop Colm O’Reilly
‘…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.’ Catholic South West
9781788123143 Paperback 72pp 210 x 140mm €9.95 £8.95
Mary Magdalene and the Gardener
Women Leaders in the Church Brian Lennon SJ Foreword by Ruth Patterson
‘...Fr Brian Lennon argues that despite being such a recognisable figure in the Gospel story of Jesus, Mary Magdalene is also one of the most misunderstood. Lennon asks what we can learn about the future role of women in the Church.’ Faith Matters, The Irish News
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Hardback 9781910248928 112pp 240 x 160mm J416 €19.95 £17.95
9781788122696 Paperback 120pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
Inspiring Faith Communities
9781788122962 Booklet 64pp 210 x 140mm €4.95 £4.50
Living Words
Paperback 9781910248850 112pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
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A Programme of Evangelisation Michael Hurley
This step-by-step programme of evangelisation is guided by the author’s conviction that God invites us all to know him personally and that we as Christians are called to reach out and proclaim the goodness of God.
Reading & Reflections on the programme Inspiring Faith Communities ‘This might be a particularly useful tool for a parish attempting to organise a project for pastoral life in the days following coronavirus.’ Reality
Liturgies With Young People Edited by Donal Neary SJ A group of experienced chaplains and catechists have put together 20 liturgies, Eucharistic and nonEucharistic, suitable for young people of post-primary age, for use in schools and youth centres.
SCRIPTURE 9781788127189 Paperback 264pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.96
Maynooth College Reflects on Catechesis in the Life of the Church
9781788125147 Paperback 86pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
Divine Diamond
9781788125642 Paperback 144pp 210mm x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
9781788126434 Paperback 160 pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £18.95
Edited by Jeremy Corley, Andrew Meszaros, and John-Paul Sheridan This book considers wider aspects of catechesis and explores ways of bringing catechesis alive. It discusses the Church’s social teaching, and discusses the spirituality of catechesis, focusing on prayer and the scriptures as nourishment for the catechetical task.
Facets of the Fourth Gospel Kevin O’Gorman SMA
‘…offers deep reflections on the spirituality and theology of St John’s Gospel.’ Spirituality ‘…crammed full of insights. This is a book to fill both mind and heart.’ Catholic South West
The Deep End:
A Journey with the Sunday Gospels in the Year of Matthew Tríona Doherty & Jane Mellett
Foreword by Jessie Rogers ‘…an excellent presentation of core ideas ... they bring to the task in hand the outlook of female pastoral theologians ... a very affirmative presentation of the Christian outlook ... and a consoling read in the darkening Autumn days.’ The Irish Catholic
The Deep End:
A Journey with the Sunday Gospels in the Year of Mark Tríona Doherty & Jane Mellett Foreword by Séamus O’Connell
‘a mine of inspiration for preachers of every Christian tradition…powerful meditations… a rich resource of spiritual insight.’ The Preacher
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HEARERS OF THE WORD
SCRIPTURE ‘...a solid resource for adult faith formation as well as parish-based faith renewal groups.’ Intercom ‘...invaluable to ministers preparing sermons...O’Mahony balances his excellent scholarship with practical wisdom, providing original insights into the familiar seasonal readings.’ Transforming Ministry 9781788120951 Paperback 250pp 210 x 140mm
Full Nine Volume Set 9781788126595
€140.00
Hearers of the Word
Praying & exploring the readings Advent & Christmas: Year A Kieran J O’Mahony OSA
€19.95 £17.95 9781788121187 Paperback 160pp 210 x 140mm
Hearers of the Word
Praying & exploring the readings Lent & Holy Week: Year A Kieran J O’Mahony OSA
€19.95 £17.95 9781788121224 Paperback 192pp 210 x 140mm
Hearers of the Word
Praying & exploring the readings Easter & Pentecost: Year A Kieran J O’Mahony OSA
€19.95 £17.95
9781788122849 Paperback 216pp 210 x 140mm
€19.95 £18.95
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Hearers of the Word
Praying & exploring the readings Advent and Christmas: Year B Kieran J O’Mahony OSA
HEARERS OF THE WORD
SCRIPTURE 9781788123518 Paperback 168pp 210 x 140mm
Hearers of the Word
Praying & exploring the readings Lent & Holy Week: Year B Kieran J O’Mahony OSA
€19.95 £18.95 9781788123556 Paperback 192pp 210 x 140mm
Hearers of the Word
Praying & exploring the readings Easter & Pentecost: Year B Kieran J O’Mahony OSA
€19.95 £18.95 9781788124638 Paperback 160pp 210 x 140mm
Hearers of the Word
Praying & exploring the readings for Advent & Christmas: Year C Kieran J O’Mahony OSA
€19.95 £18.95
9781788124706 Paperback 168pp 210 x 140mm
Hearers of the Word
Praying & exploring the readings Lent & Holy Week: Year C Kieran J O’Mahony OSA
€19.95 £18.95
9781788124614 Paperback 160pp 210 x 140mm
Hearers of the Word
Praying & exploring the readings Easter & Pentecost: Year C Kieran J O’Mahony OSA
€19.95 £18.95
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SEASONAL RESOURCES 9781788126755 Paperback 80pp 210 x 140pp €11.95 £10.95
Christ’s Seven Words from the Cross John Mann
[Mann’s] writing reflects both the heart of a priest and the pen of a poet, [with] thoughtful, eloquent, and generative reflections on Scripture.’ Church of Ireland Gazette ‘pleasingly clear and fluent style, easy to navigate…engaging and challenging, I heartily recommend this book.’ Search journal
9781788126014 Booklet 40pp 180 x 120mm €7.95 £6.95
9781788120203 Booklet 40pp 180 x 120mm €5.95 £5.50
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Our Wounded God
Beyond, Beside & Within Us John Cullen
‘a rich, if eclectic, source of rare sensitivity, astute insight and hope-filled companionship...’ The Pastoral Review
Celebrating Holy Week 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.
SEASONAL RESOURCES 9781788126465 Paperback 96pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
Journeying to the Light
Daily Readings through Advent and Christmas John Mann
‘Filled with striking insights based on experience, this is a book to buy, read and, in time, reread.’ The Irish Catholic ‘a light touch, balancing profound commentary with personal anecdote’ Search journal
9781788120180 Booklet 56pp 180 x 120mm €5.95 £5.50
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. ‘...a novel and very worthwhile approach to what is the central mystery of Christianity.’ The Irish Catholic
9781788123105 Booklet 64pp 180 x 120mm €5.95 £4.95
A Calvary Covenant
The Stations of The Cross John Cullen
‘John Cullen’s reflections on each Station of the Cross are fresh and provide much food for thought.’ The Furrow
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PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY 9781788127516 Paperback 144pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
Generous Heart
A Daily Prayer Book Donal Neary SJ
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. ‘a suitable gift for anyone’s spiritual library and a daily resource for the year ahead.’ Intercom
9781788127219 Paperback 96pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
Dipping Into Hope
9781788126694 Paperback 240pp 210 x 140mm €17.50 £15.00
First Belong to God
Outside EU and UK: Loyola Press
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An Anchor in Stormy Waters Alan Hilliard
Embrace the sacred and the transcendent in the everyday...forty personal reflections, accompanied by photos taken by the author encourage the reader to trust our thoughts and insights so we can see beyond the limits and distractions of today’s world to the deep truth that God breathes deeply into every human heart.
On Retreat with Pope Francis Austen Ivereigh
‘Austen Ivereigh has done a great service in bringing together the retreat talks I gave…with my teachings as Pope. In this way, he allows both to illuminate, and be illuminated by, St Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises’. Pope Francis ‘This book will definitely appeal to readers who want to become better acquainted with the ideas of Pope Francis on the existential crisis facing organised religion and the planet.’ The Irish Times
PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY 9781788126816 Hardback 144pp 205 x 130mm €14.95 £12.95 N. America: Loyola Press
9781788126892 Paperback 96pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
The Sacred Space Companion Celebrating 25 Years The Irish Jesuits
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of this trusted and accessible spiritual guide, Sacred Space the Companion brings together reflections on the story of Sacred Space thus far with a wealth of seasonal reflections by Irish Jesuits and those connected to the work of the Irish Province.
The People’s Celebration of the Eucharist Fintan Lyons OSB
‘deserves a place on the bookshelves of every catechist, pastor, and church-goer who seeks a deeper understanding of a current theology of the Eucharistic celebration.’ Conversations ‘It is an open-ended perspective of hope that is the book’s most important gift to its readers…it would make a great textbook for liturgy groups’ The Furrow
9781788125673 Paperback 176pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £18.95
Disciples of Courage
Ten Christian Lives that Inspire Brendan Comerford SJ
Ten unique people from the recent past who showed immense courage and daring in their commitment to Christ. ‘These heroes are our contemporaries, and therefore all the more relevant to us all.’ The Irish Catholic
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PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY 9781788126274 Paperback 120pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
The Spiritual Journey of St Patrick Aidan J Larkin SSC
Foreword by Archbishop Eamon Martin
Aidan Larkin encourages us to recognise and engage with Patrick’s deep spiritual legacy to the Church.
‘a compelling argument for a re-evaluation and recognition of the great saint’s profound spiritual legacy.’ The Irish News
9781788125796 Paperback 152pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12 .95
The Mindful Our Father Thomas G Casey SJ
This book wakes us up to the richness of The Lord’s Prayer, translating the spiritual depth and wisdom of the prayer into the personal language of our own experience. ‘This book slowly deconstructs the Our Father, phrase by phrase – a book that really works. Not to be missed’. The Irish Catholic
9781788126571 Booklet 72pp 180 x 120mm €7.95 £6 .95 New Revised Edition
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When everything is said and done
I am Infinitely Loved Brian Grogan SJ
These meditations reveal how we are truly and infinitely loved by God. An inspirational and enriching collection. ‘When everything is said and done, we are infinitely loved’ Pope Francis
PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY 9781910248973 Paperback 104pp 210 x 140mm €9.95 £8.95 N America: Paulist Press
Smile of Joy
Mary of Nazareth Thomas Casey SJ
Mary is ‘the cause of our joy’ because she brought us the greatest joy of all: Jesus. ‘…a jewel of a book. It contains numerous gems…it is enjoyable to encounter some solid material that has a freshness about it.’ Independent Catholic News
9781910248966 Paperback 88pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
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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FATHER BROWNE
Travelling on Titanic – with Father Browne Photographs by Francis Browne SJ, Edited by E E O’Donnell SJ Foreword by Dr Robert D Ballard
9781788126854 Hardback 144pp 240 x 200mm €25 £23
Father Browne is recognised as one of the foremost photographers of the twentieth century. His iconic pictures from the maiden – and only – voyage of the ill-fated Titanic made newspaper headlines around the world after the tragic sinking. This is a new, revised edition of his unique record of the ship, its passengers and other memorabilia that otherwise would have been lost forever. ‘an enchanting compendium of photography with clear, accessible commentary.’ Search Journal ‘You will not find a better volume, its ten chapters full of the Titanic legend.’ The Catholic Post
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‘...captures the glory and ambition of the Titanic, the humanity of its crew and passengers and the skill and curiosity of Fr Browne.’ The Furrow ‘ a poignant and yet irresistible read’ Methodist Recorder
FATHER BROWNE
A Vanishing World
The Irish Country House Photographs of Father Browne Edited by Robert O’Byrne
9781788127073 Paperback 104pp
305 x 240 mm €25.00 £23.00
‘This is the latest album of images to be culled from the astonishing Fr Francis Browne Collections . The images are crisp and clear, and also perfectly reproduced…the excellence of the images had been joined with an informative and well-researched text by cultural historian Robert O’Byrne.’ The Irish Catholic
9781910248003 Paperback 144pp 240 x 198mm €19.99 £16.99
The Life and Lens of Father Browne
9781910248263 Paperback 128pp 240 x 198mm €19.99 £16.99
Flying with Father Browne
Edited by E E O’Donnell SJ
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 Francis Browne SJ began to take flying lessons at Baldonnell Aerodrome, near Dublin, in 1925. It was in the 1940s, however, that Fr Browne took most of his photographs of aircraft and airports.
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JESUIT LIVES 9781910248393 Paperback 168pp 210 x 140 mm €14.95 £12.95 N America: Loyola Press
9781788126632 Paperback 112pp 210 x 140pp €12.95 £11.95
9781788127370 128pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
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
The Great Dreamer The Life and Mission of St Francis Xavier
Brendan Comerford SJ ‘a fascinating historical account of the astonishing life of the man known as the Apostle of the East… insightful, perceptive, and thoroughly readable.’ Intercom
By Way of the Heart
Pierre Favre SJ, the First Jesuit Companion Brendan Comerford SJ
Comerford is a consummate storyteller. His succinct and warm writing style lends itself well to capturing much detail. [This book] feels like going on a journey with the Saint and spending time in his presence afterwards, sharing in his prayerful words to God the Father. The Furrow ‘an accessible, warmly-written, unpretentious study, with an insightful commentary’. Intercom
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JESUIT LIVES 9781788125871 Paperback 288pp 178 x 128mm €19.95 £18.95 North America: Loyola Press
Pedro Arrupe
A Heart Larger than the World Brian Grogan SJ
Few thought that this gentle, unassuming man would play such a central role in the Church of the twentieth century. Pedro Arrupe SJ surprised them all...
‘readers will find inspiration and encouragement in this book from a man who exemplified Ignatian spirituality.’ Jesuits in Ireland
9781788120326 Paperback 160pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
Jesuit Lives
9781910248706 Paperback 120pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
With Christ in Service
At Home in the World
Edited by Patrick Carberry SJ Tells the stories of Jesuits from different continents and eras who travelled to the Far East, the Americas, Africa and eventually to Australasia in the hope that their commitment and struggles will prove inspirational once again today.
Jesuit Lives through the Ages Edited by Patrick Carberry SJ
Essays by Jesuits on such diverse characters as Claude la Colombière, Dan Berrigan, Francis Xavier, Karl Rahner, Edmund Campion and Pedro Arrupe.
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JESUIT LIVES 9781788123273 Booklet 64pp 180 x 120mm €5.95 £5.50
9781910248232 Paperback 144pp 210 x 140mm €12.99 £10.99 Available Ireland only
9781910248898 Paperback 144pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £10.95 N America: Paulist Press
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Saint Ignatius of Loyola A Convert’s Story Patrick Corkery SJ
‘....written in a very accessible style.....gently introduces the reader to the life, struggles and character of this Spanish gentleman who has left a formidable legacy to the Church and the world...’ The Furrow
Into Extra Time
Living through the final stages of cancer & jottings along the way Michael Paul Gallagher SJ When well-known Jesuit writer and theologian Fr Michael Paul Gallagher SJ was told he had cancer, he bagan to write down his thoughts and feelings on the subject. The result is this truly inspirational and profoundly moving book.
Wisdom at the Crossroads The Life & Thought of Michael Paul Gallagher SJ Thomas G Casey SJ
This book follows the journey of this gifted Jesuit priest, theologian, author and educator from the simplicity of an Irish rural childhood to the more complex world he encountered.
JESUIT LIVES 9781788120296 Paperback 220pp 210 x 140mm €25.00 £23.00
9781788121156 Paperback 168pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £17.95
9781788123402 Paperback 192pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £22.95
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
Irish Jesuits in Penal Times 1695-1811 Thomas Betagh and his Companions Thomas J Morrissey SJ
‘…this fine, unstuffy, highly readable story of three exceptional Jesuits whose influence spans more than a century. You will feel gripped and fascinated as their stories unfold in his loving hands.’ Catholic SW Newspaper
Mission to a Suffering People Irish Jesuits 1596 to 1696 Thomas J Morrissey SJ
Author Thomas J Morrissey charts the work of the Jesuits, as well as the persecution of the order during the tumultuous times of 16th and 17th century Ireland.
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SYNODALITY 9781788127288 Paperback 112pp 210 x 140mm €14.95
Conversation in the Spirit
£12.95
A revised, English-language edition of this popular guide to synodality and discernment. An invaluable resource for those involved in decision-making and the synodal process at any level of the Church.
9781788126724 Paperback 176pp 210 x 140mm €25.00 £23.00
Synodality and the Recovery of Vatican II
9781788126663 Paperback 240pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
A Guide to the Synodal Method
Juan A. Guerrero Alves SJ & Óscar Martín López SJ.Translated by Austen Ivereigh. With a Prologue by Pope Francis
A New Way for Catholics
Edited by Stephen McKinney, Thomas O’Loughlin, Beáta Tóth ‘engages in a pastorally sensitive way to the opportunities and challenges heralded by the move towards a synodal Church. A rich, very valuable resource.’ The Furrow
Communal Discernment: A Lamp for our Synodal Journey Michel Bacq & ESDAC Team Edited by Brian Grogan SJ. Foreword by Arturo Sosa SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus
‘The challenge of this book is clear at a time when discernment processes are needed to ensure not only flourishing, but survival itself.’ The Furrow
9781788121088 Paperback 176pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
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The Quiet Revolution of Pope Francis
A Synodal Catholic Church in Ireland? Gerry O’Hanlon SJ
‘[this book] could prove to be a catalyst for the renewal of the Church in Ireland.’ Studies: An Irish Quarterly Review
GIFT BOOKS 9781788121231 Paperback 128pp 195 x 195mm €19.95 £17.95
9781788126786 Paperback 112pp 210 x 140mm €14.95 £12.95
Raphael’s World Michael Collins
‘...a well-written book that penetrates the mind and world of an artistic genius.’ MercatorNet ‘An absorbing book, beautifully illustrated’ Pat Kenny, Newstalk 106FM
Keeping the Faith
Foreword by Lord Eames OM Alf McCreary
Drawing on his extensive experience and skills, award-winning journalist and author McCreary takes us on a journey of reflection on the unholy alliance between religion and politics, the role of journalists and the importance – and fragility – of truth in a world of ‘fake news’.
‘This book is a tribute to the human spirit’ The Irish News
9781788124898 Paperback 96 pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
Streets and Secret Places
Reflections of a News Reporter Foreword by Sir Trevor McDonald Denis Tuohy
A collection of broadcaster and journalist Denis Tuohy’s Thought for the Day pieces for BBC Radio Ulster, with linking commentary about his professional and personal life and his meetings with public names and famous faces through the years.
‘Every reflection in Streets & Secret Places strikes home. “Being grateful for the moment while it’s here, that’s what matters,” he reminds us.’ The Tablet
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HISTORY 9781788121057 Paperback 136pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
9781788125963 Paperback 120pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £18.95
9781788125369 Paperback 96pp 210 x 140mm €12.95 £11.95
Newman
A Short Biography Michael Collins
‘Exceedingly accessible…functions as a wonderful introduction to the life of the newly canonized saint.’ newmanstudies.org ‘This short biography will serve as an excellent introduction to those who want to come to know [Newman] better.’ Thinking Faith
Judge John O’Hagan 1825-1890 The Most Estimable of Men Patriot, Poet, Scholar, Lawyer Thomas J Morrissey SJ Judge John O’Hagan was a Young Irelander, poet, educationist, and liberal scholar. Law lecturer, commissioner for National Education and later in charge of the Land Commission, he was a man ‘beloved and respected by all’.
A Short History of the Church of Ireland Kenneth Milne
‘… a sensetive and detailed introduction to the history of the Church of Ireland for Christians of all denominations.’ Jesuits in Ireland website ‘all readers of this paper would benefit from reading this book ... an essential book for all schools and public libraries.’ The Irish Catholic
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HISTORY 9781788120258 Paperback 176pp 210 x 140mm €19.95 £17.95
Dom Eugene Boylan
9781910248935 Hardback 288pp 234 x 156mm €29.95
The Life and Times of Daniel Murray
£27.00
Trappist Monk, Scientist & Writer Thomas J Morrissey SJ
‘An insightful biography of a multi-faceted man’ Books Ireland
Archbishop of Dublin 1823-1852 Thomas J Morrissey SJ
A comprehensive and well-researched account of the contribution to church and society of this outstanding Irish Catholic archbishop.
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NEW TITLES ISBN Title Author Price 9781788127301 Changing to be Faithful Living Tradition in a Synodal Church Eamonn Conway €14.95 9781788127905 The Living Tradition Synodality in the Parish Eamonn Conway €7.95 9781788127752 Sacred Space The Prayer Book 2027 The Irish Jesuits €14.95 9781788127844 Letters from the Heart The Spiritual Practice of Letter-Writing Andrea Hayes €12.95 Nikolaas Sintobin SJ €12.95 9781788127851 Encountering God, A Retreat with Jesus 9781788127776 Sacred Space Advent and Christmas 2026 The Irish Jesuits €7.95
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BACK LIST ISBN Title Author Price Emerging From the Mess Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds 9781788120043 Finding God in a Leaf Brian Grogan SJ 9781910248010 Finding God in All Things Brian Grogan SJ 9781788126045 Finding God in The Mess Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds 9781788126694 First Belong to God Austen Ivereigh 9781910248263 Flying with Father Browne E E O’Donnell SJ ed. Donal Neary SJ 9781788127516 Generous Heart 9781788127899 Gleams of Light Brian Grogan SJ Brian O’Leary SJ 9781788120111 God Ever Greater 9781788125352 God in Every Day: A Whispered Prayer Deirdre M Powell Brendan Comerford SJ 9781788126632 Great Dreamer, The 9781788120951 Hearers of The Word: Advent & Christmas, Year A Kieran J O’Mahony OSA 9781788121187 Hearers of the Word: Lent & Holy Week: Year A Kieran O’Mahony OSA 9781788121224 Hearers of the Word: Easter and Pentecost: Year A Kieran O’Mahony OSA 9781788122849 Hearers of the Word: Advent and Christmas, Year B Kieran J O’Mahony OSA 9781788123518 Hearers of the Word: Lent and Holy Week: Year B Kieran J O’Mahony OSA 9781788123556 Hearers of the Word: Easter and Pentecost: Year B Kieran J O’Mahony OSA 9781788124638 Hearers of the Word: Advent & Christmas: Year C Kieran J O’Mahony OSA 9781788124706 Hearers of the Word: Lent and Holy Week: Year C Kieran J O’Mahony OSA 9781788124614 Hearers of the Word: Easter and Pentecost: Year C Kieran J O’Mahony OSA 9781788120227 Hope in All Things Paul O’Reilly SJ 9781788126571 I Am Infinitely Loved Brian Grogan SJ 9781788127660 Ignatian Examen, The Brendan McManus SJ 9781788125192 Ignatian Guide to Forgiveness, The M Berzins McCoy 9781788123440 Ignatian Spirituality and Interreligious Dialogue Michael Barnes SJ 9781788126175 Ignatius in the Holy Land Josef Briffa SJ 9781788126489 Ignatius Loyola - Christian Mystic Brian O’Leary SJ 9781788122696 Inspiring Faith Communities Michael Hurley 9781910248232 Into Extra Time Michael P Gallagher SJ 9781788121156 Irish Jesuits in Penal Times 1695-1811 Thomas J Morrissey SJ 9781788120326 Jesuit Lives: At Home in the World Patrick Carberry SJ ed. 9781788120180 Journeying in Joy and Gladness Kevin O’Gorman 9781788126465 Journeying to the Light John Mann 9781788124829 Joy in God Joachim Hartmann SJ & Annette Clara Unkelhäußer 9781788125963 Judge John O’Hagan 1825-1890 Thomas J Morrissey 9781788126786 Keeping the Faith Alf McCreary 9781788127578 Leo XIV: An Augustinian Life in Context Brian Heffernan 9781910248935 Life and Times of Daniel Murray, The Thomas J Morrissey SJ 9781910248003 Life and Lens of Father Browne, The E E O’Donnell SJ ed. 9781788126557 Lift Up Their Hearts Mary Threadgold RSC 9781910248850 Liturgies with Young People (PB) Donal Neary SJ
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To Grow in Love To Love and To Serve Travelling on Titanic – with Father Browne Trust Your Feelings Unheard Voices Vanishing World, A Walk With Me into the Light Walking with Ignatius Way to Manresa, The Willie Doyle SJ Wisdom at the Crossroads With Christ in Service
Brian Grogan SJ Brian O’Leary SJ E E O’Donnell SJ, ed. Nikolaas Sintobin SJ Imelda Wickham Robert O’Byrne Margaret T Naughton Arturo Sosa SJ Brendan McManus SJ Patrick Corkery SJ Thomas G Casey SJ Patrick Carberry SJ ed.
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St Ignatius of Loyola A Convert’s Story Patrick Corkery SJ 9781788123273 €5.95 / £5.50
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