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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.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Death by electrocution

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Phlai Singthong, the 24yo elephant, lies dead. One of Tuesday's leading stories in Thailand was the death of Phlai Singthong, th...

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Thanks again!

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This has been yet another short week. Today is Thursday and this is our first working day of the week. Reason is that Tuesday and Wednesda...

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

The Big Picture

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This week's entry carries on from last week. So there is no need for new picture. I could say that this week carries on or better that...

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Selling Thailand

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Thai culture is always the big playing card in Thailand. It seems to rule everything and everyone for better or worse. We all have our c...

Thursday, June 30, 2016

The Mons

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These two holy images adorn the small chapel in the Catholic Bishops' Conference building where I have my desk with the Catholic Comm...

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

The Many Faces of Intolerance.

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This picture shows the vigil held in Bangkok in front of the US Embassy to honour the victims of the recent Orlando shooting. In sharing ...

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

A happy group

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This week, I share a picture that shows part of my world in Bangkok - the National Catholic Commission on Migration. The occasion was our...

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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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