A Year Later
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column reflects on his first year as the leader of the Church in Eastern Montana. Looking forward, he says, “I hope during this second year to be more conscious of the…
The Charismatic Movement and Healing
Bishop Murphy dedicates his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column to focus on the growth of the Charismatic Renewal movement in the Catholic Church. He offers the following perspective, “At the heart of the Charismatic Renewal is the recognition of…
A Theology of Proclamation – Workshop for the Presbyterate of the Archdiocese of Portland
In a workshop conducted for the Presbyterate of the Archdiocese of Portland, Bishop Murphy delivered this address where he defines and describes the components of a “Theology of Proclamation.” He articulates his vision by asserting, “Any attempt to explore a…
Reflections on Ministry and the Native Americans
In his address to the 40th Annual Tekawitha Conference, Bishop Murphy describes how the Catholic Church and the Native American community share many common core beliefs and convictions. He says, “The most fundamental notion of Christian ministry coincides with the…
Energy and Religion
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column emphasizes the importance of not taking our faith and the many blessings the Good Lord has bestowed upon us for granted. He says, “If we develop our own spiritual resources,…