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The gift of God’s love and the following of Jesus is offered to all of us by God. It is a gift we struggle with, as evil in the world tempts us to live in Selfishness. Lent, and today’s gospel, reminds us of the glory of our calling to follow in Jesus’ ways.
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Peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving parents, brother and family.
Alex will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken parents David and Nicola, brother Dylan, sister in law Laura, grandparents Philip, Florrie and Michael, niece Bella, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, wonderful carers and friends. |
What do we have to show for all the love God has shown us? Are our words full of bitterness or sweetness?
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Pete Fitzsimons, Ardbraccan, Navan, died, peacefully at home, on Monday, 21st February 2022. Predeceased by his son Pat and sister Joan. Pete, loving husband of Rosarria and much loved father of Noeleen, is very sadly missed by his family, grandchildren Naomi, Zoe, Kathryn, PJ, Adam and Alex, daughter in law |
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The death has occurred of Ann Reilly (Nee Duffy), Balrathboyne, Cortown, Kells, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes, Hospital. Pre-deceased by her husband Paddy, her parents Peter and Mary Duffy. Sadly missed by her loving family, her children Patrick, Mary (Flanagan), Margaret (O’Leary), Charles, Peter, |
It is all too easy to trust in our own possessions – and the more we have the easier it is. But they are all temporary. If we put our trust in the Resurrection and live in its spirit then we shall inherit eternal life.
God in Christ chooses his apostles, men whom the world would think weak, maybe unsuitable, these are the ones he wants for himself. We are all called by God even though we may feel unworthy in his sight. That in itself is a sign of God’s grace: it is the way to his kingdom.
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Helena (Lena) Dallas (nee Hogan), Garrynacran, Martry, Kells and formerly of Abbey Street, Portumna died peacefully on Tuesday 1st February, 2022. Pre-deceased by her brother Gerard and sister Margaret. Much loved wife of the late Bill and loving mother of Sarah, Gerard and |
