Rev Shirley Murphy
The thoughts, reflections, faith stories and meanderings of an 
Anglican Priest

Ordinary people, extraordinary stories. The story of my journey from India to Pembrokeshire and my life at the heart of the community....

"You are just slaves. So go back to where you came from..." is what I was told by an elderly British lady when I was working in a travel...

Saint Agatha is an emblematic figure of Christianity, venerated for her unshakeable faith and courageous martyrdom in the 3rd century. Born in Catania, Sicily, around 231 AD, Agatha grew up in a pious Christian family who instilled in her the values of faith and charity. At an early age, Agatha dedicated her life to God and took a vow of virginity, choosing to devote herself entirely to the service of God. She was known for her exceptional beauty, but she rejected the romanti

Do you ever feel as if life is nothing but one ongoing battle? Either you are coming out of some kind distressing trouble, or are right in the middle of a battle, or you are about to be plunged into more stress and worry.   It always seems that you are in some kind of fight – fighting to make ends meet with the constant rise in the cost of daily; fighting a health issue that won’t go away; fighting to guide your kids or grandkids in God’s ways; fighting to stay sane in all th