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.
Making sense with the homeless
January 10, 2018
British Jesuit novice Luke Taylor tried to make sense of the broken pieces while working with the homeless in Dublin
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 10, 2018
Tom Layden SJ, the new Province Coordinator of Ecumenism, has written to Jesuits and colleagues to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from 18-25 January
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Belvedere teacher honoured by France
December 13, 2017
Louise Curtin, French teacher at Belvedere College SJ, has been awarded the prestigious Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques.
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Clongowes go amber
December 12, 2017
Clongowes Wood College SJ in County Kildare was awash with forty shades of amber for the launch of the school’s application for the Amber Flag Mental Health initiative.
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“A palpable sense of the presence of God”
December 6, 2017
Patrick Corkery SJ returned from his studies in the United States to profess his first vows to the Society of Jesus in front of his family, friends, and Jesuit colleagues
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“Declare a housing emergency,” says McVerry
November 29, 2017
Peter McVerry SJ has called on the Taoiseach to declare a housing emergency. He says: "We are beyond crisis"
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Advent Retreat: ‘Messengers of Joy’
November 29, 2017
Prayer websites Sacred Space and Pray As You Go have teamed up to offer an Advent Retreat entitled 'Messengers of Joy'
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A Jesuit, a scholar and a gentleman
November 28, 2017
Noel Barber SJ has just been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of National College of Ireland for his ministry to education
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Kensy Joseph ordained deacon
November 26, 2017
Kensy Joseph SJ of the British Province was ordained to the diaconate on Saturday 11 November at Holy Name Church Manchester.
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A Christmas book in aid of the homeless
November 15, 2017
Popular RTE personality Mary Kennedy launched the book 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Story' by John Scally at Milltown Park
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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