Kathleen Kilbane: the 'Little Saint' of Achill Island
Author | : Victor Kennedy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2017-08-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 154671880X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781546718802 |
Rating | : 4/5 (0X Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 'When I was close to Kathleen I felt I was near a Saint' Bro Conway.This quote comes from Christian Brother Anselm Conway who came to know orphaned Kathleen Kilbane in a TB sanatorium in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo in 1940's Ireland.Bro Conway wrote a remarkable account of the last fifteen months of her life which is published as 'No More Tears in My Eyes'. He records Kathleen's inspiring faith and kindness to others regardless of her own personal suffering. This account continues to touch the hearts of many today.This new book contains the findings of research into the lives of both Kathleen and Bro Conway. Research that has uncovered Kathleen's real birth date and includes Kathleen's moving obituary written by Bro Conway, a forerunner to his later account. An in-depth and uplifting biography of Bro Conway is included. The book also reveals accounts of how Kathleen continues to influence people's lives today. This includes healings and other manifestations of alleged miraculous events attributed to Kathleen's intercession.