The death has occurred of Sr. Sheila SHEEHY Parnell Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, R95T6XW / Thomastown, Kilkenny

Sr. Sheila Sheehy (Presentation Convent, Parnell St., Kilkenny, late of Zambia and Blessington, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny). November 26th 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family and Presentation Sisters, in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her parents David and Nora and her sister Mai. Sr. Sheila will be fondly remembered by her Presentation Sisters community, her sister Sr. Stella (Sister of St. John of God), her brothers Jim and Eamon and sister-in-law Ann. Cherished auntie of Siobhán, Fiona, Aine, Sheila, Niamh, Jason and Paul. Loving grand auntie to Evie, Matteo and Robbie. Sadly missed by her extended family, relatives and friends.

May Sr. Sheila 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