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 →

Young People are Awesome!

By Donal Leader
20th April 2016
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It is simply amazing what young people can do once they are mobilised and inspired. Some weeks ago I attended a meeting in Waterford where young people from Waterford, Carlow … 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 →

Living the Gospel

By Donal Leader
7th March 2016
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A well-attended Living the Gospel afternoon took place at Edmund Rice House, North Richmond Street, Dublin 1 on Sunday, March 6th. Brothers, parishioners, young people from Edmund Rice Camps and … Continue Reading →