Gavin T. Murphy
An Ignatian-inspired book for children
December 17, 2025
Gavin Thomas Murphy reflects on how a book on Ignatian journalling evolved into 'Philip and the Amazing Horse', a story for 4–8 year olds.
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My father’s gift of silence
February 28, 2025
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: My Dad comforted me like the way a harbour shelters boats as we went on retreat together in County Cork just the summer before he died.
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My 7 signs of good mental health!
May 28, 2024
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: As a person with mental health challenges, I’d like to share a four-month adventure of embodying the signs of good mental health in my life.
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Gardening with Peter
January 16, 2024
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: A tribute to the late Peter Hannan SJ, wonderful gardener and spiritual teacher, who showed three ways toward love, intimacy and happiness.
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We are gold
August 29, 2023
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Experiencing the kindness of a colleague inspired me to meditate on how God might treat us in every aspect of our lives.
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A summer meditation
June 12, 2023
The 'summer breeze meditation', published in Messenger magazine, tunes into the rhythm of the summer breeze and a gentle inner experience.
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Compassionate presence meditation
March 7, 2023
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: A mind-body-heart meditation with an invitation to turn to our source of compassion with music, imagery, energy and love.
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All kinds of rainbows
February 21, 2023
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: A poem about meditation that includes 'dropping into' the body to experience a wise and compassionate presence within.
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Zen spirit in poetry
October 5, 2022
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Two poems on themes of relationships and career/work attempt to answer the question, 'Why engage in Zen practice today?'
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