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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.

Monday, September 30, 2019

Excitement and Expectation

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Last Sunday's Baptism I steer right away from publicly sharing personal shots but this week I make an exception because this pictu...

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

That's what it is about

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Cutting the cake with two boys after making their First Confession "That's what it is about" were the memorable words for ...

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Pop Stars

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A pop star visiting My Bangkok In my Bangkok, one pop star at a time is enough. During this past week, I had a most happy time with my ...

Sunday, September 8, 2019

Self Care

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Self care is essential to a good life. We all need down time, free time, tine out or whatever we call it at sometime. Well, this is my wee...

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Communication is the Medium

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A happy birthday gathering I began the week on a Sunday theme of being connected in a disconnected world. It ever amazes me how in a w...

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Farewell to yet another Companion from My Bangkok

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Goodbye Carlos! I have been so long here that I keep farewelling ones who have been so much a part of my Bangkok. This week, it was tim...

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Where to in our 101st Year.

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Happy birthday to the cathedral! 100 years is a milestone in anyone's life and even in the life of a public building. So last week,...

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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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