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.
New Ignatian-inspired website
May 13, 2020
Jesuit.ie writer Gavin Thomas Murphy launches 'Gratitude in All Things', a website on contemplative wisdom for wellbeing
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We need to talk
May 7, 2020
The head of the Jesuit Order asks Jesuits and co-workers to engage in spiritual conversation about the future
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Fr Frank Keenan SJ – ‘a faithful servant’
April 28, 2020
Jesuits and friends pay tribute to Fr Francis Keenan, Irish Jesuit missionary, who died peacefully in Dublin on 22 April, aged 90
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Br John Maguire SJ – ‘One of Leitrim’s treasures’
April 21, 2020
Brother John Maguire SJ died peacefully in Cherryfield Lodge nursing home, Ranelagh, Dublin, on 16 April, 2020
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Fr James Hurley – ‘an exceptional Jesuit’
April 20, 2020
Fr James Hurley, Irish Jesuit missionary to Hong Kong, died peacefully in Cherryfield Lodge nursing home, Dublin, on Easter Monday
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A homebound Easter
April 8, 2020
Irish Jesuit Communications have published a number of online resources to help people reflect and pray through the Covid-19 crisis
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St Francis Xavier’s spirit still breathes life
April 7, 2020
On the birthday of St Francis Xavier read what Jesuits and colleagues preached about him during the recent Novena of Grace
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Jesuit apostolic preferences in action
March 23, 2020
The Jesuit Curia in Rome have released a series of videos showing how the Jesuit mission is being practised around the world, including eco-transformation of schools in India
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Radical openness to God in school life
February 18, 2020
In his recent visitation to Clongowes, Irish Provincial Leonard Moloney spoke to students about the importance of making others feel included and welcomed into their lives
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Leadership in conflict zones
February 11, 2020
Joe Greenan, HR Director of Irish Jesuit Province, reports on the final session of Ignatian leadership training including a tour of Belfast
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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