The redemptive and devotional role of water in the Christian life; how compassion, acts of mercy and the active pursuit of justice are doorways to the heart of God; the profound charity, mercy and dedication to justice of St Brigid and her contemporary counterpart, Sr Stan; a new book on a new pope – will his Augustinian charism guide Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate? News from Irish Jesuits International’s campaign bringing supplies and materials to schools in Africa. All this, plus our regular reflections, scripture, children’s pages and cookery in the packed February Messenger.

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