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...

“In everything give thanks.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV In a world often marked by hustle, bustle, and the relentless pursuit of success, it is easy to overlook the simple yet profound act of being thankful.  Breathing is a complicated process. It requires physiological precision, and the average person takes about twenty-three thousand breaths a day. And while we're inclined to thank God for everything that takes our breath away, maybe we should also thank him for all of our

We welcome the entrance Of another new year. A time to take inventory Is once again here.   We count our successes. We remember failures too. We desire to improve In everything that we do.   Let's strive to be better Servants for our Lord God And be a blessing to others As on life's road we trod.   A new year to serve Jesus, For that we should rejoice. May He top our priority list. May serving Him be first choice.