Begin Again

By Donal Leader
5th January 2016
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We have just turned the new year of 2016. Speaking, personally this year has always been an anticipated milestone in my life. As a school boy I remember my Fourth … Continue Reading →

What are We to do?

By Donal Leader
11th December 2015
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In the Third Week of Advent, in Luke 3:7–18, we are with John the Baptist in the wilderness of Judaea. He is preaching to the people. The people are flocking … Continue Reading →

Taking God Seriously

By Donal Leader
4th December 2015
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Living in a Story We all live in a story, the story of our own lives. Unless we are extremely unlucky, we all have a registered date of birth somewhere. … Continue Reading →

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 →