Gavin T. Murphy
A 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.
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Praying 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'.
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Yin 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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Keys to a secret garden
April 6, 2022
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Soft moss and stringy lichen on mature apple trees were some of the beauties caught on camera at the Ards Friary Walled Garden in Donegal.
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Grumbling Granny
February 9, 2022
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: An imaginative contemplation on experiencing God's love with others when we need it most, prompting us to find 'gratitude in all things'.
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An Ignatian retreat: Rediscovering childlike wonder
January 11, 2022
Members of Déantús, the creative group of the Faber Community, took part in an outdoor retreat in Rathmines from 3 to 8 January 2022.
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A deeply peaceful Christmas
December 22, 2021
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Eight tips from a wellness course organised by Aware, that may help us live well this holiday season.
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Contemplation to attain love
December 7, 2021
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: A short story and modern interpretation of the final contemplation in the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius Loyola
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Improving wellbeing
November 9, 2021
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Five healthy activities can improve our wellbeing and help us get through depression or burn-out.
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Taming our ox-mind
October 27, 2021
GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: In this video blog I share a personal experience of anxiety and present a contemplative story and psychological research.
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‘A privilege to be part of it’
April 15, 2026 - The celebratory event to mark the historic Silver Jubilee of postgraduate studies in Applied Spirituality was a special day for all.
An attitude of gratitude
April 14, 2026 - Gratitude: The solution to worry, Kierkegaard claimed, was to make a leap of faith and put our trust in God’s enduring love.
April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth
April 13, 2026 - In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.
Faithful Justice Today: A Jesuit Commemoration
April 1, 2026 - The spring 2026 issue of Studies commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Jesuits formally committing the Society to 'a faith that does justice'.
Latest Podcasts
Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 2026
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023