Gavin T. Murphy
Becoming saints
July 19, 2017
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Without spiritual discipline, we complain, do nothing, and turn into jelly. With it, we channel our energy like saints in the direction of beauty, light, and...
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Passing on our values
July 12, 2017
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Jesuit educators try to instill quality values among their students, and it is hoped that they will become deep-rooted and passed on to others.
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Calling from the grave
July 7, 2017
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: The path of fragility turns pain into gentleness and it is a transformational force that is needed in our society.
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Ignatian wisdom for loving life
May 24, 2017
Gavin T. Murphy :: Ignatian wisdom has been a key element in my journey towards loving mental illness and loving life. I present a few gems that may work for...
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Ignatian discernment for mental illness
March 1, 2017
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Ignatian discernment has guided me through my journey with Bipolar Disorder and I am deeply grateful.
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Parishioners and asylum seekers unite
November 26, 2015
Saint Francis Xavier (SFX) parishioners accompanied asylum seekers from Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland (JRS) to BITE 2015, an exciting Irish food and drink event at the RDS.
Read moreFully alive, fully emotional
October 23, 2015
Gavin T. Murphy reflects on his emotional responses and numbness from his father's death and his friend's wedding, with surprising insights to be more fully alive.
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Psalm 23 in the light of the Synod
October 15, 2015
With the current Synod on the Family in mind, Gavin T. Murphy adapts Psalm 23 in accordance with the Pope remarking that the Church ought to be like the Good...
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The love of a big hug
August 19, 2015
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Last January Pope Francis remarked that going to confession is not like going to the dry cleaners to get a stain removed: "It’s about going to...
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Young pilgrims walk the Wicklow Way
July 24, 2015
A group of 14 young adults, including two Jesuits, recently undertook a three day pilgrimage along 'The Wicklow Way'. They journeyed together in the spirit of simplicity, companionship and openness...
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