Maura Windrim (née Hennessy) - Thomastown Parish

The death has taken place of Maura Windrim (née Hennessy) of Hollybank Road, Drumcondra, Dublin and formerly Kiljames, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully, at the Mater Hospital Community Unit in Fairview, Dublin. Predeceased by her loving husband Austin and sadly missed by her sister Peg, loving sons Seán, Dónal, Rory, Eugene, Michael and David, extended family, friends and good neighbours.

A private family funeral will take place at 2pm on Wednesday, 18th November, in The Church of The Assumption, Thomastown, followed by burial in St. Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Maura’s Funeral Mass and burial will be streamed live on the parish webcam and may be viewed live by clicking the following link:

https://youtu.be/b5QHql-FhXM

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Hospice Foundation. Please adhere to government guidelines and advice on social distancing and mask wearing.

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Reflection

Is Jesus’ love for us the same love as the Father’s love for Jesus? ‘Let us ask ourselves: what is this love in which Jesus tells us to abide to have his joy? What is this love? It is the love that originates in the Father, because “God is love” (1 Jn 4:8). This love of God, of the Father, flows like a river in his Son Jesus and through him comes to us, his creatures. Indeed, he says: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” (Jn 15:9) The love Jesus gives us is the same with which the Father loves him: pure unconditional love, freely given love. It cannot be bought, it is free. By giving it to us, Jesus treats us like friends—with this love, letting us know the Father; and he involves us in his same mission for the life of the world.’

Pope Francis