The death has occurred of Margaret Nolan (née Maher) Friars Hill, Thomastown, Kilkenny

Margaret died peacefully at Gowran Abbey Nursing Home on Friday, 11th October surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Thomas and much loved mother of Helena, James and Gerard. She is deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter, sons, daughter-in-law Yvonne, son-in-law Sami, grandchildren Stephen, Cian, Clodagh and Riona, sisters Eileen, Maura and Cathy, brothers-in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Margaret 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