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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, March 26, 2024

People have the power

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" People have the power" is a song by Patti and Fred Sonic Smith that I accidentally and happily discovered on Facebook. This p...

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Patience is a virtue

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My sister is ever telling me - "Patience, Johnny". I guess it is not one of my greatest virtues. Well, last week I escaped to up...

Monday, March 11, 2024

Control doesn't work

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We are mid-way through Lent and I hope I am learning something about life and me. If I may be bold enough to venture an insight from my own...

Monday, February 19, 2024

Hear the Cry of the Earth

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Guess who? I went to a friend's farm in Buriram last week, for a couple of quiet days, to begin Lent. I also went with a practical task...

Sunday, February 4, 2024

Fiery Arrow

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St Brigid of Kildare (451-525CE) 1st February is the feast of St Brigid. She was a native of Ireland, being the daughter of a Celtic chieft...

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

It takes love, not money

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Chipping in to get ready for the big wedding I just had a great weekend up north, in Mae Hong Son, a most beautiful part of Thailand, by the...

Sunday, January 14, 2024

We are the clergy

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I have just received a reminder from the local church here - "We are the clergy. We are above the laity." I think: "Reall...

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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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