The death has occurred of Ger (Geraldine) Power (née Hoban) Carrickmourne, Thomastown, Kilkenny

The death has taken place of Ger (Geraldine) Power née Hoban, Carrickmourne, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Dangan Tce., Thomastown, peacefully at her home with her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Peggy and Larry Hoban. Sadly missed by her husband Richie, son Cliff, daughter Natasha, grandchildren Calvin, Bailey, Finn and Evie, brother Lar Hoban, sisters Mary and Margaret, son-in-law Sean Redmond and daughter-in-law Christine Power, extended family, neighbours and friends.

MAY GER REST IN PEACE.

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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