Niall’s Notes
Niall’s Notes is a collection of emails that Fr Niall Leahy SJ sends each month to a group of young men who want to know more about life as a Jesuit priest or brother. You can subscribe here to receive these messages directly to your inbox.
Faith and justice
August 7, 2024
The Church teaches that the promotion of faith and justice go hand in hand — love of God and love of neighbour as Jesus put it. As Jesuits we are...
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Courage for the mission
April 16, 2024
May Christ’s victory on Calvary fill you with courage for the mission ahead. As always, here are some links to discover more about Jesuit life and mission. Why religious life?...
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They came and saw
November 30, 2023
Four enquirers came to the recent come and see vocations weekend at Gardiner Street. On the Friday evening we heard two inspiring Jesuit vocation stories. On Saturday we read and...
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Learn Discern Decide
October 9, 2023
Before you discern, learn! People learn about the Jesuits in all sorts of ways: some attend Jesuit schools, universities, churches and ministries, they see us in action and talk to...
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Mission, retreat and celebration
July 17, 2023
Summer is here and it brings opportunities for mission, retreat and celebration. Mission: Magis and WYD Magis is the Jesuit pre-World Youth Day programme, which this year will be held...
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Death and Resurrection
April 7, 2023
Every vocation is marked by death and resurrection—Easter is the pattern of our Christian lives. Praise God! I hope these monthly vocation emails are helping you on your journey. Sam’s...
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Lent is here!
February 24, 2023
Lent is the season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving…in secret. This Lent may your secret life with God be a true source of consolation for you and may you hear...
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Be not afraid
January 13, 2023
I hope you had a blessed Christmas and that the new year has begun in a spirit of hope. I share a few things that might be of interest to...
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New Jesuit vocations film
November 17, 2022
I didn’t get around to sending an email in October so this email is overdue! In any case, I hope you are all keeping well and confident in the Lord....
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The intellectual life
September 17, 2022
AMDG Today is the feast day of St. Robert Bellarmine, a Jesuit, a theologian, and a cardinal. He is a patron saint of theologians and an important saint for us...
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