Timothy Murphy, a frequent contributor to Commonweal, died on June 30 at his home in Fargo, North Dakota. His books include Very Far North (2002), Mortal Stakes and Faint Thunder (2011), and Devotions (2017). Requiescat in pace.
Poetry Poems | Hiking All Night, An Ode Timothy Murphy’s latest collection is Devotions By Timothy Murphy May 8, 2017 Poetry
Poetry From ‘Multum in Parvo’ “I’ve so many transgressions to repent / I am my Pastor’s poster boy for Lent.” By Timothy Murphy March 13, 2017 Poetry
Article Poem | Another Advent "St. Patrick, never leave me in the lurch, / swimming in Irish whiskey. Toward my perch" By Timothy Murphy November 17, 2016 Poetry
Article Poem | Patrick O'Shea We charter a large motor yacht to strew Alan’s ashes, / and Patrick says what St. John taught. By Timothy Murphy September 2, 2013 Pope John Paul II
Article Poem | Sacraments in the Field A layman can baptize when in extremis / or give the last rites. Here’s how I perform them. By Timothy Murphy July 1, 2013 Poetry