Gavin T. Murphy
Gavin T. Murphy attended Belvedere College and is a Psychology graduate of the University of Scranton, USA. He is a regular blogger and has a keen interest in outdoor activities.
Catholic Schools Week
February 13, 2019
Jesuit schools celebrated Catholic Schools' Week from 27 January to 2 February 2019 on the theme 'Celebrating the Work of Our Local Catholic Schools'
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INTO journal remembers Jesuit chaplain
February 13, 2019
Fr Michael Morrison SJ features in the Irish National Teachers Organisation's 'InTouch' magazine for the January/February 2019 issue
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Together against human trafficking
February 12, 2019
In the Pope's Video for February, Pope Francis addresses the startling reality of human trafficking, enforced prostitution, and violence
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Exploring the ‘harm of inaction’
February 6, 2019
The latest issue of 'Working Notes' explores the failure to respond adequately to crises in housing, economics, criminal justice, and environment
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Christian unity – ‘unimaginable’ progress
January 29, 2019
Tom Layden SJ, Province Coordinator of Ecumenism, reflected on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from 18-25 January
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Pope expands Jesuit online ministry
January 23, 2019
The Pope helped to launch a new online prayer network called 'Click To Pray' and its mobile app in the Vatican
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Vows at North-West European novitiate
January 16, 2019
Irish Jesuit Fr Kevin O'Rourke SJ helped to guide Luke Taylor SJ in the taking of his First Vows in the Society of Jesus
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Dancing into wellness at Clongowes
December 12, 2018
Students of Clongowes Wood College celebrated their second Wellness Day for mental health awareness
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Advent Retreat 2018: Dwelling with God
November 28, 2018
The first week of the Sacred Space/Pray As You Go retreat is available from Thursday, 29 November 2018
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Kieran Barry-Ryan SJ: a gifted marriage counsellor
November 20, 2018
The Irish Jesuit died peacefully in Dublin on Saturday, 17 November aged 89 years
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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.
Choir, cake, care
December 17, 2025 - €1090 raised by the Curia staff at the Irish Jesuit Provincialate which will be used to construct a well in Sudan, and provide winter clothing for villagers.
JCFJ: COP30 Wrapped
December 17, 2025 - COP 30 Review: Over 20 Jesuits and lay collaborators were present and engaged in the different tracks of the “Jesuit for Climate Justice” campaign
“Where suffering and hope co-exist”
December 17, 2025 - The Belfast Jesuit Centre joined with Muslims, Jews and Christians for an event on Palestine in the Falls Rd. The PP of Taybeh (Ephraim) joined them.
Latest Podcasts
Caesare Sposetti SJ: A faith that does Justice
December 15, 2025
‘A divine calling – a lifelong battle’
December 4, 2025
Recognising the good and the bad spirit
December 1, 2025
‘Born That Way’– The power of narrative
November 26, 2025
Latest Videos
Pope video: For Christians in areas of conflict
December 1, 2025
Pope Video: For the prevention of suicide
November 5, 2025
Pope Video: collaboration between religions
October 7, 2025
Spirituality for a time of epochal change
October 3, 2025
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