The death has occurred of John Murphy Kilmacshane, Inistioge, Kilkenny

The death has taken place of John Murphy, Kilmacshane, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny unexpectedly on Wednesday, 24th of July 2024. Sadly missed by his parents Harry and Margaret, brothers Harry and George, sisters Hanna and Ellen, extended family and friends.

MAY JOHN REST IN PEACE.

Reposing in the Mercy Side Chapel, Church of the Assumption Thomastown on Friday, 26th July, from 3pm to 6.30pm pausing for rosary and vigil prayers at 6pm. Arriving on Saturday, 27th July, for 12am midday Requiem mass in St Colmcille’s Church, Inistioge followed by burial in Cappagh Cemetery, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny.

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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