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.
Jesuit working in spirituality honoured
June 20, 2017
Michael O’Sullivan SJ has become the first ever Irish person to be elected to the Executive Board of the British Association for the Study of Spirituality (BASS)
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Jesuit schools African immersion programmes
June 14, 2017
Clongowes Wood College SJ have recently come back from a Lesotho Immersion Programme, while Belvedere College SJ are engaging in a Zambia Immersion Programme right now.
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Inspirational Jesuit lives
June 14, 2017
'With Christ in Service' is a book about the lives of inspirational Jesuits through the ages. It's written by Jesuits, and published by Messenger Publications
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JRS seeks implementation of landmark ruling
May 31, 2017
Eugene Quinn, JRS Ireland, has called on the government to allow asylum seekers to start working immediately, in light of the recent historic Supreme Court ruling
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Blessed John’s gift of presence
May 31, 2017
Declan O'Keeffe, Head of Communications at Clongowes Wood College, reflects on the mass of thanksgiving for the beatification of Fr John Sullivan SJ which took place on 20 May 2017.
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New Rector for Belvedere College SJ
May 23, 2017
Fr Paddy Greene SJ has been appointed to succeed the late Derek Cassidy SJ as Rector of Belvedere College SJ.
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Prophetic boldness needed in refugee crisis
May 17, 2017
Jesuit educators were urged to action at a recent seminar for refugees at the Emmaus Centre in Swords, Dublin
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Magis Jesuit event for young adults
May 17, 2017
The Irish Jesuits are organising another Magis young adult event this summer including a pilgrimage and an ecology experience.
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Lebanon calls for solidarity from Jesuits
May 15, 2017
Brendan MacPartlin SJ, recently returned from an immersion visit to the Lebanon, is convinced of the need for solidarity with the people there and with the Jesuits serving them
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Church of Ireland prayer for beatification
May 13, 2017
Archbishop Michael Jackson offered a prayer from the Church of Ireland for the beatification of Fr John Sullivan SJ
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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