The death has occurred of Gary DOHENY 18, Dunan, Thomastown, Kilkenny / Kilkenny City, Kilkenny

Gary Doheny (18, Dunan, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and late of High Street, Kilkenny City) April 5th 2024 (following a long illness) at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved father of Glencora and loving grandfather of Alex and Freya. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, grandchildren, brothers Dermot, Richard and Sean, sisters Mary, Anne and Aideen, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May Gary 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