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.
Together against human trafficking
February 12, 2019
In the Pope's Video for February, Pope Francis addresses the startling reality of human trafficking, enforced prostitution, and violence
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Exploring the ‘harm of inaction’
February 6, 2019
The latest issue of 'Working Notes' explores the failure to respond adequately to crises in housing, economics, criminal justice, and environment
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Christian unity – ‘unimaginable’ progress
January 29, 2019
Tom Layden SJ, Province Coordinator of Ecumenism, reflected on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from 18-25 January
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Pope expands Jesuit online ministry
January 23, 2019
The Pope helped to launch a new online prayer network called 'Click To Pray' and its mobile app in the Vatican
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Dancing into wellness at Clongowes
December 12, 2018
Students of Clongowes Wood College celebrated their second Wellness Day for mental health awareness
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Advent Retreat 2018: Dwelling with God
November 28, 2018
The first week of the Sacred Space/Pray As You Go retreat is available from Thursday, 29 November 2018
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Kieran Barry-Ryan SJ: a gifted marriage counsellor
November 20, 2018
The Irish Jesuit died peacefully in Dublin on Saturday, 17 November aged 89 years
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Gardiner Street Parish discerns the future
November 19, 2018
Parishioners responded to Archbishop Diarmuid Martin's invitation to address both the renewal of parish life and the Irish Church at large
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Putting the fun back into fundraising
October 30, 2018
Students of Clongowes Wood College SJ presented a cheque for €67,700 to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital
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‘Bursting out in praise’ in Cork
October 25, 2018
Mental health blogger Gavin T. Murphy presented a talk to a packed audience at the Dominican Retreat Centre in Ennismore
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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