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I am John Murray, an Australian, Catholic priest of the Order of St Augustine. I live and work in Thailand and have been here since October 2005. I have many stories from my life journey and would simply like to share some of them. So hope you enjoy and go away sometime with a smile or a helpful little insight.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Life is too short

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Recently, I enjoyed a memorable night celebrating the birthday of a friend's restaurant. It was a most hospitable, friendly and, may I ...

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Magnifica Humanitas

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In the Church, today is Trinity Sunday. In Bangkok, today sees the parade to begin Pride Festival 2026. By these photos, the Irish Ambassa...

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Time after time

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" Lying in my bed, I hear the clock tick and think of you Caught up in circles Confusion is nothing new Flashback, warm nights Almost l...

Monday, May 18, 2026

From hope to action

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"From hope to action" is the theme for Laudato Si Week, 2026. The gauntlet is thrown down for us to move from any sense of pass...

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Humility is key

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In the 1960s, there was a catchy song with the lead line - "What the world needs now is love, sweet love". May I be bold enough t...

Monday, May 4, 2026

Do we know the way?

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Today, I get in a taxi to come to work. I tell the driver where I want to go and he gives a confident assurance that he knows exactly where...

Sunday, April 26, 2026

People do care

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Stop explaining yourself to people who didn't want to understand you from the start. ( Koendanai) Ronan Keating's song ever stands ...

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John Murray: I was born and bred in Brisbane, Australia. My family is very loving and supportive. I have great friends. I have had the opportunity to study at university in the areas of theology, politics, psychology and social work. My studies were mainly in Australia but also spent three years at London University. I am a member of the Order of St Augustine and was ordained a priest in 1987. I have worked since then in parishes and schools in Australia. I have had experience living and working as a priest in both Ecuador and the Philippines. They were my training ground for my present mission assignment in Thailand where I work in the areas of development and migrant / refugee issues.

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