Gavin T. Murphy
Gavin T. Murphy attended Belvedere College and is a Psychology graduate of the University of Scranton, USA. He is a regular blogger and has a keen interest in outdoor activities.
In the shoes of Gospel women
July 23, 2020
Fr Mike Drennan and Sr Aileen Murphy guided over 30 people through a week-long retreat on the great faith of women in the Gospel
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No slowdown at Manresa
June 30, 2020
Piaras Jackson SJ talks about the spirituality centre's latest activities including opportunities for online retreats
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Ending direct provision
June 30, 2020
JRS Ireland launch a new study identifying necessary steps for system change to end Direct Provision
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European spiritual directors: ‘Crisis offers opportunities’
June 16, 2020
The recent meeting for spiritual directors in Europe provided a platform to discuss opportunities for people to embrace spirituality during the Covid-19 crisis
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A retreat with poets
June 16, 2020
Fr Brendan Comerford SJ reflects on the lives and poems of six different poets who share a deep sensitivity to the Sacramental presence of God
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Being at home with Mary
June 3, 2020
An online rosary retreat took place through Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality from 18 to 22 May
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God answering through creation
June 3, 2020
Pedro Walpole SJ, who gave a testimony at the Pentecost Prayer Vigil, spoke about the simplicity of the Israelites on the move
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Academic success for asylum seeker
May 26, 2020
Fr Kevin O’Higgins SJ, Director of JUST in Ballymun, reports on the PhD graduation of an asylum seeker who has also been awarded a lecturer position
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Pentecost prayer vigil
May 25, 2020
The half-hour online prayer vigil is a response to the Covid-19 pandemic, taking place on Saturday, May 30, at 7 pm Irish time
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Students finish year in song
May 19, 2020
Jesuit schools have marked the end of the academic year for sixth year students in various ways, including a virtual rendition of 'You Raise Me Up'
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A life of kindness & dedication: Sean Ó Cearbhalláin S.J.
August 26, 2026 - Fr. Seán Ó Cearbhalláin, S.J., remembered for a life of faith, teaching and service, died peacefully in Hong Kong on 23 August 2026.
Going with gratitude and blessing
August 21, 2026 - Friends and colleagues of the JCFJ gathered to bid Kevin Hargaden a fond goodbye. He marked the occasion with a final lecture.
Remembering a unique Jesuit/Protestant school
August 18, 2026 - Irish Jesuits visited Drogheda this summer to mark a significant event in the town's history involving St Oliver Plunkett and their Order.
The landscape that influenced C.S. Lewis
August 11, 2026 - In his August Messenger article, Kevin Hargaden explores the Irish landscape that moulded C. S. Lewis's soul and his writing.
Latest Podcasts
Healing for the soul
August 18, 2026
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026
Sharing bread in Bethlehem
July 2, 2026
‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 2026
Latest Videos
Pope Video: For evangelization in the city
August 5, 2026
Pope Video: For respect for human life
July 3, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
June 2, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023