Fr. Athanasius Murphy, O.P.

About Fr. Athanasius Murphy, O.P.

Fr. Athanasius Murphy, O.P., a native of Long Island New York, entered the Order of Preachers in 2010, being ordained a priest in 2016. A graduate of Providence College, he is currently assigned as an associate chaplain at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.

Homilies for December 2017

Homilies for the First Sunday in Advent—December 3, 2017 Readings: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/120317.cfm Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37. Author: Fr. Gregory Maria Pine, O.P. Be wa … [Read more...]

The Sacred and Inspired Page

A Proper Understanding of Biblical Inspiration

In recent years, there has been a renewed discussion on biblical inspiration. “The key concept for understanding the Bible as ‘the word of God in human words’ is certainly that of inspiration.”[1. Verbum Domini (VD) No. 19.  ] This statement … [Read more...]

Preaching the Truth in Love and Wisdom: Pope Francis’ 2013 Apostolic Exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium”

...conversion occurs when the Gospel speaks to the deepest yearnings of our hearts, and the desires present within us are filled by a supernatural grace that comes from God. “The joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who e … [Read more...]