Gavin T. Murphy
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.
Read moreAll 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.
Read moreZen 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?'
Read moreTeachings of a Jesuit Zen master
September 20, 2022
Roshi Robert Kennedy SJ gave a number of formal and informal talks at a five-day Zen retreat in the Dominican Retreat Centre, Dublin.
Read moreComfort in the discomfort
August 22, 2022
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: The Story of the Good Samaritan suggests that taking risks to be close to people brings meaning and happiness, even in the ugliness of life.
Read moreA man deeply in love with God
July 26, 2022
'Pedro Arrupe: A Heart Larger than the World' by Brian Grogan SJ illuminates the inspirational leader's profound relationship with God.
Read moreIgnatian artist residency
July 1, 2022
Seven young adults of the Faber Community created poetry, music, art, prose and stories in Sicily from 8 to 26 June 2022.
Read morePraying with the boy Jesus
May 24, 2022
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: A gospel contemplation on the 12-year-old Jesus in the Temple, inviting people to draw from their experiences of 'missing and cherishing'.
Read moreYin and Yang of Yeats
May 18, 2022
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Meditating on 'The Singing Horseman' and 'For the Road' by Irish painter Jack B Yeats offers a profound insight on how we see beauty today.
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