Advent: As we Begin

By Donal Leader
27th November 2015
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In the dark days of Winter, as we journey to the Winter solstice, we enter upon the liturgical season of Advent. As we begin our thoughts turn inward to what … Continue Reading →

Where it all Began

By Donal Leader
14th November 2015
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Deep in the heartland of County Kilkenny, Ireland, in hurling country, lies one of the best conserved 17th century buildings in Ireland. It is the cottage where Blessed Edmund Rice … Continue Reading →

High Island

By Donal Leader
6th November 2015
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Everyone these days over a certain age has a bucket list. You know – the list of things that you want to do before you die. I have mine. So … Continue Reading →

The Open Road

By Donal Leader
5th November 2015
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In 2002 I walked the Camino de Santiago from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France, a traditional starting point, all 800 Km to Santiago de Compostella. It was a spiritual as well as … Continue Reading →

Brother Peadar Gleeson

By Donal Leader
3rd November 2015
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Peadar Gleeson is a Christian Brother from Tipperary who is involved with various ministries in the Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre at Mount Sion, Waterford, the location of Blessed Edmund … Continue Reading →