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Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige
- Anne Murray
Pope Francis was an inspiration to so many with his humble dedication to people on the fringes of society. May the Lord welcome him with peace and love.
- Knocklyon Parishioner
May God grant eternal rest to the Holy Father. His tireless work in promoting love, kindness, and compassion, and his selfless service to the Lord and to humanity will forever inspire us. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam caoin uasal.
- Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty
The world has lost a true shepherd with the passing of Pope Francis. His profound wisdom and dedication to building bridges between diverse communities have left an indelible mark on our lives. May his soul rest in peace, and may his teachings continue to illuminate our path.
- P Dolan
Very sad today. He was a great man, and so humble. My abiding memory of him is his smile - he smiled with his eyes. There was no falsehood in him. His loss is immense.
- John B
He was a good, humble man who will be always dearly missed by many from across the globe.
- Sam Quinn
I have vivid recollections of watching the announcement of Pope Francis' election in March 2013. Our then 5-year-old misheard his Papal name, Franciscum, as "The Pope from Tesco" and it's something that always brings a smile when we think of it. Seeing the Pope among the congregation in St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday is a memory that will remain for a long time. To have the strength for that despite the seriousness of what he had come through medically is the measure of a man who truly cared for his flock. His loss is felt deeply and I hope and pray his successor will continue Francis' work especially when it comes to the environment and reaching out to the poor and marginalized. The world needs a strong moral compass now, more than ever. May he rest in eternal peace.
- Alan O
Goodbye and safe travels home to heaven Pope Francis. You gave us hope in our hearts and in our souls. With your death, a very bright light in the world has been extinguished in our very troubled world. Thank you for your decency and kindness to us all, especially the marginalized. May God grant you eternal rest.
- Catherine Kerr
Pope Francis is the 6th Pope I have lived under. John XXIII was a landmarker for my faith as a Catholic with his earth-shattering reforms after Vatican II. Yet those reforms did not effect real societal change in Ireland. Pope Francis did, however, bridge that long gap and has set in motion institutional changes through the current global Synod that will bring Christ's message back to the lay and non-lay throughout the world. His humility and solidarity with the voiceless poor have touched people of all faiths and none, and in his choice of the name of "Francis". His encyclical "Laudato si" made him the spiritual and moral leader for all people who work to care for the Earth and all God's creation. Through his words and deeds, Pope Francis has given us the pathway towards a more dignified way of living in harmony with all of creation. I hope and pray that his successor will continue the work that Francis began. Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a anam uasal.
- Vincent Kenny
May the arms of the Lord embrace you.
- Parishioner
May God grant eternal rest to the Holy Father Pope Francis. We pray now that he will send peace to the world and console the broken-hearted. He was an inspiration to all. May God bless our world.
- Mary Lally
May Pope Francis rest in eternal peace and may he continue to do his work for us all from the other side. Thank you for your kind soul.
- Caroline
Rest in peace.
- Eva Coffey
Pope Francis, may your soul rest in the eternal arms of our Lord, and may your good work continue with our new Pope, Leo XIV - I ask you to bless him, guide him, give him the strength he needs to fullfil his work; bless the poor, bless those in need and pray for the lost souls, Amen.
- Matthew Paraic Rice
