Christmas – A Poem
Bishop Murphy wrote this poem titled “Christmas” in December of 1986. The main theme of the poem is the words the angels share with the shepherds at the time of Christ’s birth, “Do not be afraid.” He calls on all…
St. Nicholas Celebration
In his homily offered at the St. Nicholas Celebration at St. Bernard’s Church in Billings, MT, Bishop Murphy focuses on the vital role Catholic schools play in forming and educating our children. He views Catholic education as the central means…
Christmas Thoughts
The journey of faith each of us takes in our lives is the subject of Bishop Murphy’s “Reflections” column for December 1986 edition of The Harvest. He cites the example of the Magi who take on the role of pilgrims…