In this issue SHANE DALY reflects on bereavement. BRIAN LENNON looks at love and conflict. The story of PEDRO ARRUPE is told by Messenger editor, DONAL NEARY. ALAN HILLIARD writes on the Pope’s recent document Gaudete et Exsultate.There is an extract fromHELENA CONNOLLY’S beautiful book of photographs, PRAYERFUL IRELAND.In this month’s Re:linksupplement, FAITH QUILLE considers pilgrimages in Ireland and around the world.

November Messenger includes our regular articles such as art, architecture, cookery, crossword, prayer, young readers pages and much more.