Author - Cristian Murphy

Cristian Murphy works for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, New York as the director of justice, peace, and integrity of creation. Cristian has extensive experience in Catholic ministry to young adults and has a master's degree in religious education from Fordham University. He lives on Long Island with his wife, Nina, and his two children.

A reflection for the fourth Sunday of Easter

Cristian Murphy

The Saints helped the church hide abuse. How should Catholics respond?

Cristian Murphy

This past week, a report revealed that the New Orleans Saints had aided the Archdiocese of New Orleans in damage control and cover-ups following the 2018...

Fred Rogers’ timeless lessons for parenting through uncertainty

Cristian Murphy

In September 2002, on the one-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, I was 10 years old, living in New York, and full of frightened questions about...

A reflection for the second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Cristian Murphy

Readings (Year C): Isaiah 62:1 – 5Psalm 96:1 – 2, 2 – 3, 7 – 8, 9 – 101 Corinthians 12:4 – 11John 2:1 – 11...

No, Harrison Butker, men alone do not set the tone

Cristian Murphy

Harrison Butker, kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, recently gave the commencement address for the class of 2024 at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas...