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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.

Friday, October 26, 2012

It's getting near Christmas

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Well, it's Friday and I could be boring and talk about all my tasks and activities of the week but I won't. Rather, in the midst of...

Thursday, October 18, 2012

A theology of failure?

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I came across a quote from Paul Tillich that just appeals to me and my experience of life. Here it is. "Grace strikes us when we are...

Thursday, October 11, 2012

I need a day off

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You know we can think how important we are and just how much the world needs us but then we get a timely reality check that puts us in our r...

Sunday, October 7, 2012

A relationship is a long trip

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Dan Berrigan wrote - "Don't travel with someone who expects you to be exciting all the time!" I am no expert on relationsh...

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Jinnah - father of a nation

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I am presently working with three young and vibrant Pakistanis of the urban refugee population on a university course they have started than...

Friday, September 28, 2012

Seeking Understanding

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All week I have been sitting with the theme from last Sunday's gospel that the power is in our powerlessness. I took that further or re...

Monday, September 24, 2012

My vulnerability has been the source for my power

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I keep reflecting on this key gospel theme of the past week - our power is in our powerlessness. I think it is true and so powerful. It ha...

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About Me

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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