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.
Ireland’s first ‘Spiritual Tourism’ conference
March 15, 2018
A multi-faith gathering from around the world attended a unique conference on pilgrimage and spiritual tourism organised by Michael O'Sullivan SJ
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Honouring Francis Xavier
March 7, 2018
Jesuit preachers are taking part in the Novena of Grace at packed parishes from 4-12 March, 2018
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Emergency response to rescue homeless
March 7, 2018
The Peter McVerry Trust sheltered hundreds of homeless people in what was the largest single mobilisation of emergency beds
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Religious Imagination and Public Life
February 27, 2018
Edmond Grace SJ argued in a recent lecture that the exclusion of religious discourse from public life gives free rein to fundamentalism and crass populism.
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A deepening of faith with the Messenger
February 21, 2018
The Sacred Heart Messenger for the month of March contains a wide-range of articles such as decision-making with Brian Grogan SJ, the life of Saint Patrick with John Scally, and...
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Psalm 23 – excluding no one
February 13, 2018
With the forthcoming World Meeting of Families in mind, Gavin T. Murphy adapts Psalm 23 in accordance with the Pope remarking that the Church ought to be like the Good...
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Rowers race across the Atlantic
January 31, 2018
Old Clongownian Tommy Browne (2010) and the 'Relentless Rowers' set an Irish record rowing 5,000 km across the Atlantic Ocean, and raised funds for sick children
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‘A Dialogue of Hope’ with the President
January 30, 2018
Authors of 'A Dialogue of Hope: Critical Thinking for Critical Times' and members of Messenger Publications were received by President Michael D. Higgins
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Ecumenical work in Sweden
January 23, 2018
Brendan McManus SJ presented a two-day conference on Ignatian Spirituality to a group of reformed church ministers, mostly Lutherans, in Sweden
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‘God is love’ – Kennedy’s mantra
January 17, 2018
The Funeral Mass of Kennedy O’Brien SJ took place at the Church of the Holy Name, Ranelagh, on Saturday 13 January to what was a packed congregation
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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