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.
How to have a happy new year
January 11, 2020
Authors Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds offer ten Ignatian tips for handling anxiety and achieving good mental health over the festive season
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Technology meets spirituality
January 7, 2020
The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network has launched an app-driven device to teach young people how to pray the rosary, aimed at praying for world peace
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John Guiney SJ – a man of ‘unfailing courtesy’
November 20, 2019
Mourners at his funeral Mass heard that John Guiney SJ was a man of shrewd judgement who is remembered with great fondness
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Building mind, body and soul
October 30, 2019
Former student Jack Kavanagh, who lives with a spinal cord injury, spoke about the three pillars of mind, body and soul at the third Wellness Day in Clongowes Wood College...
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Kairos retreat – ‘love in action’
October 22, 2019
Students of Clongowes Wood College SJ reported on their life-changing experience in Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, Newry
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Prayer and protest for climate action
October 9, 2019
Students of Gonzaga College SJ and Belvedere College SJ live out their motto to be 'men and women for and with others' at the recent strike for Global Climate Action...
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Gathering of hearts in Luxembourg
October 1, 2019
National directors and coordinators of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network met for a European conference on ‘The Way of the Heart: Our Approach to the Heart of Jesus’
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Joining young people for climate action
September 17, 2019
Ciara Murphy, Environmental Justice Advocate at JCFJ, draws from the Pope's encyclical letter Laudato Si’ to expain why she is protesting with school students on 20 September
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Clongowes hosts Blessed John Sullivan exhibition
September 10, 2019
Bishop Denis Nulty launched an exhibition of the 'People's Saint' as part of National Heritage Week in Clongowes Wood College SJ, County Kildare
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Diaconate ordination – Joy for ‘local boy’
September 10, 2019
Friends and parishioners were among well-wishers at the ordination to the diaconate of Niall Leahy SJ in St Oliver Plunkett Church, County Louth
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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