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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.

Thursday, December 28, 2023

What can I say?

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There is a great book of poetry and verse, written by Edwina Gateley, where she places God in the brothel. There God sits and watches, bein...

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Joy to the World!

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Christmas 2023 There just is not enough joy in our world. Now is the time to right that, and to do so as best we can. I ask this not fo...

Friday, December 8, 2023

Heroes don't work

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May 1987 at Villanova College, Brisbane In late 1970s Brisbane, as a young rebel, a university student and a St Vincent de Paul youth activi...

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

It's Father's Day in Thailand, and much more

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5th December was the birthday of King Bhumibol, Rama IX, the now deceased, much revered king of Thailand. In his death, this day remains ce...

Monday, November 27, 2023

Another year begins

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Yes, another year begins, or at least in the life of the Church. In saying this, I am not being insane. It just is the Church arranges its...

Sunday, November 19, 2023

It's time to get out

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I have a very healthy philosophy for surviving My Bangkok. Basically, it reads like this - Get out of the place regularly. The reason is ...

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

42 Days

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It is 42 days until Christmas. Last week, I was standing at Ikea, admiring their Swedish, Christmas decor, which served to bring back a fl...

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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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