The death has occurred of Fernella Lanigan Cloughabrody Heights, Thomastown, Kilkenny

Fernella (Fern) formerly of Hanham, Bristol, England.

Fern passed away peacefully on Saturday, 25th March following a short illness at St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family. She is pre-deceased by her husband Christy, who passed away on the 29th March 2022.

Fern will be sadly missed by her daughters Teresa and Josephine, son Christopher, daughter-in-law Michelle, sons-in-law Paul and Steve, grandchildren: Lucy, Hannah, Gemma and Adam; sister Veronica, her extended family in England, friends and neighbours.

May Fern Rest in Peace.

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Reflection

John the Baptist gave concrete answers to the different groups that asked, “What should we do?” He is teaching us that faith is not abstract but is incarnated into concrete life. What small tangible things can we do to prepare for Christmas?
How can I do my part? Let us make a concrete commitment, even if small, that is adapted to our situation in life and let us continue to do it to prepare ourselves for this Christmas. For example: I can call a person who is alone, visit that elderly person or that person who is ill, do something to serve a poor person, someone in need. Even still: maybe I need to ask forgiveness, grant forgiveness, clarify a situation, pay a debt. Perhaps I have neglected prayer and after a long time, it is time to draw near to the Lord’s forgiveness. Brothers and sisters, let us find something concrete and do it!
Pope Francis