Christina Ryan (nee O’Brien)

Died on June 28, 2020

The death has taken place of Christina (Ina/Chris) Ryan (nee O’Brien), Knockanore, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Clonmore, Errill, Co. Laois, peacefully, at her home, on Sunday 28th June 2020. Predeceased by her husband Michael (Haul) Ryan. Sadly missed by her children Margaret, Joan, Mary, Kathleen, Martina and Ita, her beloved grandchildren Róisín, Adam, Kevin, Caitlín, Noah, Sorcha, Ruth, Lorcàn, Zoe, Ciara, Oisìn and James, sons in law, Louise, Laura, other nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters Larry, Peg, Jim, Kit, Bill, Patsy, Michael, Sean, Una and Breda.

Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place on Tuesday at 11am in St Brendan’s Church, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny, followed by burial in St Kieran’s Cemetery, Tullaherin, Co. Kilkenny. A message of sympathy can be left by going to condolence at the bottom of this page.

MAY CHRISTINA REST IN PEACE

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Reflection

Following one’s vocation is a response from within to the needs outside us. A vocation meets the human needs of the world but with a motivation from within. We care for our children and grandchildren not just because they are sick or insecure, but because we love them. this love will move us out to help them in various situations. We find a call to be ‘people for others’ because our heart teaches us that with Jesus we are all brothers and sisters, and that God wants to save the world, and needs our help to do so. This is the Sunday we all pray that our particular vocation in life may become clear and may become stronger. God calls each of us to love God and love our neighbour. This is the first Christian calling at our Baptism; we then find the best way for each of us with our own particular set of gifts, talents and even weaknesses to live out that call to love. We think especially today of religious life and priesthood. There are needs for priests, sisters and brothers in most parts of the world. as a community in families and parishes we thank those who have given their lives in these vocations and pray they may increase.