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.
Large turnout for Hopkins lecture
April 26, 2022
Approximately 140 people participated in the online lecture ‘Reading Gerard Manley Hopkins as Spiritual Practice’ on World Poetry Day.
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Ignatian pilgrimage for lay collaborators
April 26, 2022
The Spanish pilgrimage for lay colleagues of the Irish Jesuit Province included visits to key Ignatian sites and insights into St Ignatius.
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Titanic with Father Browne
April 12, 2022
A revised book of photographs by Francis Browne SJ has been published to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
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‘What should we do now?’ – New Belfast Jesuit Centre
April 11, 2022
Brian Grogan SJ, prolific writer on Ignatian Spirituality, was the key speaker at the launch of the Belfast Jesuit Centre on 24 March 2022
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Holy Week and Easter services
April 8, 2022
Beginning on 9 April, Irish Jesuit ministries are offering a range of services to help people reflect and pray through Holy Week and Easter.
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‘Building together’ – Peter McVerry Trust
April 5, 2022
The hardware group Homevalue has teamed up with Peter McVerry Trust to supply resources for social housing and homeless services.
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Food and medical supplies for Ukrainians
March 30, 2022
Alumni of Crescent College Comprehensive SJ are helping to feed Ukrainian women and children and provide supplies for critical wound care.
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‘It’s great to be back’ – Novena of Grace
March 22, 2022
Seven Jesuits, who preached throughout Dublin, connected the life of St Francis Xavier with the spiritual needs of the modern Church.
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‘Prayer and fasting for Ukraine’ – Pope
February 28, 2022
Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ and the Irish Bishops' Conference join with Pope Francis in speaking out on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Busy year for Educate Magis
February 23, 2022
Educate Magis, the Jesuit online education community, shares its latest news including the launch of global citizenship courses.
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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.
Jesuit’s ‘brother’ wins prestigious award
August 11, 2026 - Jimmy Fullam, the former Irish Defence Forces member who wrote 'Brothers in Arms' with Brendan McManus SJ, has been nominated for a Blue Light Award.
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