Gavin T. Murphy
Gavin Thomas Murphy (BS Psychology, MA Applied Spirituality) is a Dubliner and writer on Ignatian Spirituality. He was educated by the Jesuits in Ireland and the US, and spent time as a Jesuit novice in the UK. He also practises Zen meditation.
Deeply-felt awareness
January 15, 2020
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A meditation on good and evil from the Spiritual Exercises gives us confidence to live a life of freedom and lasting happiness.
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The book of joy
December 18, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Three pieces of wisdom from a ground-breaking book on lasting happiness in a changing world.
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Mary, model of accompaniment
December 4, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Saint Ignatius encourages us to renew our love for Jesus by seeing how his mother loved him.
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Gently, kindly, lovingly
November 6, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Did you know that Zen and Ignatian spirituality are strikingly similar at the level of impulses?
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Emotional health
October 15, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: The 'mysterious duel' of mourning and dancing becomes a ‘duet’ that encourages an affective life full of depth and meaning.
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Meditative joy
September 25, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A contemplation on the two Marys who witness the risen Jesus and their experience of a deeper level of consolation.
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Consoling silence
September 4, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A contemplation on how Mary Magdalen turns to God in the depth of her heart before meeting the risen Jesus, in line with the Jesuits' new...
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Celebrating mental health
July 31, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A true entrepreneur or spiritual leader knows how to stay connected with their inner flame and uses a variety of meditative exercises to enhance performance.
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Endurance through pain
July 24, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A contemplation on the faithfulness of Mary to her son before and after his resurrection, to accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future.
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The bird that flew into my window
July 10, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: An encounter with a little friend during morning prayer had a positive effect on the soul.
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