The death has occurred of Frances Roche (née Challoner) Grennan, Thomastown, Kilkenny

Frances died peacefully at home on Friday, 24 October. She is pre-deceased by her husband Stephen and sister Mary. Frances is deeply missed by her daughter Denise; sons: Daniel, Joe, Colm and Stephen; son-in-law Bill; daughters-in-law: Maria and Edelle; grandchildren: Danny, Katie, Liam, Cormac, Donnacha, Hazel, Luke, Grace, James and Frances; brothers: Liam and Seán; brother-in-law Jimmy; sisters-in-law: Lily, Laura and Margaret; extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Frances Rest in Peace

Reposing at her daughter Denise’s home in Pleberstown, Thomastown (R95 K446) on Tuesday, 28th October from 3pm to 8pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown to arrive for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in St Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.

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Reflection

Jesus contrasts the arrogance and self-righteousness of the Pharisee’s prayer with the tax collector’s humble recognition of his sinfulness and need for the Lord’s mercy. True prayer is born of a heart which repents of its faults and failings, yet pleads for the grace to live the great commandment of love of God and neighbor. Indeed, the proud disdain of the Pharisee for the sinner at his side prevents him from being righteous in God’s sight. To pray well, then, we need to look into our own hearts and there, in humble silence, let the Lord speak to us. The honesty and humility which God asks of us is the necessary condition for our receiving his mercy.
General Audience, June 1, 2016
Pope Francis: humbleness, honesty lead to God's mercy