The death has occurred of Jack Norris Greywood Road, Ballyhale, Kilkenny

Norris; Greywood Road, Ballyhale & late of Danesrath, Knocktopher, Co Kilkenny Jack (Formerly of The Department of Finance) passed away peacefully in the care of his family on 22nd September 2025.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Ned & Fr Tom, sister-in-law Mary, nieces Alma & Mary, nephews John & Edward, grandniece’s & grandnephews, work colleagues in The Department of Finance, extended family, neighbours & friends.

May Jack 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