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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 25, 2023

We're all in with a chance

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Within the last two weeks, the world has witnessed two defining, human tragedies,occurring at sea. Each saw the sad loss of life and let...

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Prepare yourselves with enthusiasm

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" Prepare yourselves with enthusiasm" are the words of encouragement, which Pope Francis delivered to the youth of the world, as ...

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Do we really get it?

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Thailand's tallest building in Bangkok As I passed a spot well-known to me, early one recent morning, I happened to look up and saw a si...

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Time for a story

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Meeting God (Author and Source Unknown) There was once a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived...

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Life is WoW, but most people don't get it.

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Confirmation at Assumption Cathedral, Pentecost 2023 Too many people around me are too often negative, or that is my experience. So much ...

Sunday, May 21, 2023

It is a gift to know when it is time to move on

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I learnt early on that it is a gift to know when to move on in life. Like her or not, Maggie Thatcher, a long-standing British PM of the 19...

Sunday, May 14, 2023

The journey is worth the distance

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I must share that I have an identity crisis. In my conversations, when I present positively, I am seen as being an optimist. Then when I p...

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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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