Sr. Leonie O’Neill RSM (Funeral Homily)

Sep 17, 2021

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Sr. Leonie O'Neill RSM (Funeral Homily)
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Thirty years ago I contacted Leonie because of her reputation for knowing how to teach people to communicate. Over the years since she became a good friend and this afternoon I had the privilege of celebrating her Funeral Mass. I am happy to share here the homily I gave at Leonie’s funeral. Thank you also to Michael Collins, organist at Leonie’s funeral.

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  1. Thank you for sharing this. Sr Leonie taught me speech at St Marys in the 70’s, so it has been a joyful trip down memory lane. Leonie’s tuition is used everyday in my work as a Principal in a Mercy high school! Rest in God’s love Sr Leonie.

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  2. Thanks John this is to be shared – a positive side of covid restrictions. I know friends who will appreciate this eloquent funeral homily today because they can relate to the threads of Sr Leonie’s life journey.

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  3. Thankyou Fr John,homily was
    ‘Alive and refreshing’
    A gentle Creativity came from it
    For me. Ihave been in hospital
    9days,and missing that part of my life,
    I have No choice but to learn
    Even More” patience- perseverance
    Thankyou for FFF

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