Ann Marie Hogan

Died on April 9, 2020

The death has occurred of Ann Marie Hogan (Castle Avenue, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Burnchurch, Cuffesgrange) 9th April 2020, unexpectedly, at her home, Ann Marie, beloved mother of Michelle, Steven and Ian, sadly missed by her loving children, brothers Tom, Seamus and Andy, sisters Margaret and Mary, granddaughter Paige, aunt Alice, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Ann Marie Rest in Peace

In keeping with current government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private Funeral will take place in the coming days and a celebration of Ann Marie’s life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their understanding and support at this difficult time.

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Reflection

Jesus tells his disciples to look at him and touch him. Then he asks them for something to eat. What does Pope Francis say we can learn from these three actions of Jesus?
The second verb is to touch. By inviting the disciples to touch him, to verify that he is not a ghost—touch me!— Jesus indicates to them and to us that the relationship with him and with our brothers and sisters cannot remain “at a distance.” Christianity does not exist at a distance; Christianity does not exist only at the level of looking. Love requires looking and it also requires closeness; it requires contact, the sharing of life. The Good Samaritan did not limit himself to looking at that man whom he found half dead along the road: he stopped, he bent down, he treated his wounds, he touched him, he loaded him onto his mount and took him to the inn. And it is the same with Jesus himself: loving him means entering into a communion of life, a communion with him.
Being Christian is not first a doctrine or a moral ideal; it is a living relationship with him, with the Risen Lord: we look at him, we touch him, we are nourished by him and, transformed by his Love; we look at, touch and nourish others as brothers and sisters.
Pope Francis,