A Journey with the Spirit

Tidying my shelves the other day I came across a set of books carefully lined up. All were books by the University of Notre Dame scholar, priest and spiritual guide, … Continue Reading →

Vocations Sunday

By Donal Leader
16th April 2016
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On Sunday, April 17th, we celebrate Vocations Sunday in the Catholic Church. It is a day when we remember all who are thinking about how best to live this one … Continue Reading →

God’s Absence

By Donal Leader
17th March 2016
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When I was a boy growing up in the ‘fifties’ (that ‘long-ago-time’ when the world was still black-and-white), church-going and religious faith were central in our lives. Not only was … Continue Reading →

No One Leaves Home

By Donal Leader
5th March 2016
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By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer with Common Dreams. A broken Abdullah Kurdi buried his two toddlers and his wife in their hometown of Kobani, Syria even as thousands of his … Continue Reading →

That where the Light gets In

By Donal Leader
29th February 2016
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Leonard Cohen’s song, The Anthem, resonates with me. And for good reason. Apart altogether for the musical genius of its composition and its delivery, the lyrics speak a profound message. … Continue Reading →