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.
The many faces of crime
August 21, 2019
The late summer issue of Working Notes goes beyond the definition of crime in relation to the law to include cases of 'economic crime', 'carbon crime' and crime with regard...
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Preserving Tonga culture
August 20, 2019
Padraig Swan, who has been visiting the Zambia-Malawi Province for many years, reports on the process of transferring archives of Tonga culture to an online platform
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Journeying with Jesuits
August 14, 2019
Seven young men and two Jesuits experienced the highs and lows of pilgrimage in County Mayo
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Apostleship of Prayer – 175 years
July 20, 2019
An account by Donal Neary SJ of the celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Apostleship of Prayer with Pope Francis in Rome
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Retreat for Roman houses
July 16, 2019
Brian Mac Cuarta SJ and Gerry Whelan SJ took part in a recent retreat to improve the quality of their lives as Jesuits working in Rome
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Ignatian formation in schools
June 27, 2019
A gathering of formators took place recently in Milltown Park, Dublin to discuss ways to keep the Jesuit story and ethos alive
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Psychology and the Spiritual Exercises
June 26, 2019
The International Symposium on Psychology and the Spiritual Exercises took place in Loyola, Spain from 20-24 June, 2019
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The joy of wisdom
June 24, 2019
The fifth annual Messenger Day of Joy at Gonzaga College SJ centred on cherishing the gift of wisdom
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Sacred heart novena – inner transformation
June 12, 2019
Kevin O'Rourke SJ hopes that people's hearts may 'burn within' during the Sacred Heart Novena from 20 to 28 June 2019
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Farewell to trad musicians
May 29, 2019
Ms Catherine Heslin, music teacher of Clongowes Wood College SJ, reports on the success of the graduating students who have played with the Trad group for the last six years
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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