The death has occurred of Margaret (Madge) Grace (née Greene) Grennan, Thomastown, Kilkenny / Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny

The death has taken place of Margaret (Madge) Grace nee Greene, Grennan, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Barronsland, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny. Peacefully at Archesrath Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family on 16th Oct 2024. Predeceased by her sister Maureen, Sadly missed by her husband Percy, Sons Liam. Brendan and Eugene, Grandchildren Cillian, Lisa, Lily, Megan and Rowan, daughter-in-law Shirley, brother Michael and extended family, neighbours and friends.

MAY MADGE REST IN PEACE

Reposing in the Mercy side chapel, Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, from 4,30pm to 7pm on Thursday 17th Oct 2024, pausing for rosary and vigil prayers at 6pm. Requiem mass on Friday at 11am in the main Church 18th Oct 2024, followed by burial in St Mary’s New Cemetery Thomastown.

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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