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.
Messenger of light
June 27, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A moment when the blogger experienced the simple and profound communion with nature at the house of Saint Ignatius Loyola in Spain.
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A transcendent model of reality
June 12, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: The Bursting out in Praise Triangle, based on research and reflection, is an easy to understand model of spirituality and mental health.
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Loving presence meditation
May 14, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A meditation on the death and life of Jesus to accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future.
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Vigilant of total disconnect
April 30, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A poetic reflection on vigilance of the manic state in line with the Jesuits' new apostolic preference for young people.
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Vigilant of the ultimate gloom
April 9, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A poetic reflection on a depressive episode to accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future.
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Vigilant of the speed limit
March 26, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A poetic reflection on the common hypomanic state to accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future.
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Vigilant of intolerance
March 13, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A poetic reflection on vigilance of the dysphoric state in line with the Jesuits' new apostolic preference for young people.
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Vigilant of the shadow
February 27, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: The first poetic reflection on mental health for young people in line with the Jesuits' new apostolic preference.
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Shining like angels
February 5, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A reflection on how people influence others in a myriad of positive ways: as loved ones, acquaintances, strangers, even as perceived enemies.
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Surviving ‘Blue Monday’
January 15, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Six guidelines on how to endure or even transcend the third Monday of January which has become known as the bleakest day of the year.
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