The death has occurred of Josephine (Josie) Follis (née Walshe) Boher, Thomastown, Kilkenny

The death has taken place of Josephine (Josie) Follis née Walshe, Boher, Thomastown Co Kilkenny and formerly of Tullaherin Co kilkenny peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny. 20th September 2024.

Pre-deceased by her husband Oliver (Deneeffe) and later by her 2nd Husband Edward (Follis), her son Michael, daughter Margaret and grandson Jamie. Deeply regretted by her Daughter Olive, son-in-law Eric, grandson Christopher, extended family and friends especially Noellie Walsh.

MAY JOSIE REST IN PEACE.

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Reflection

Dear brothers and sisters, a faith without giving, a faith without gratuitousness is an incomplete faith. It is a weak faith, a faith that is ill. We could compare it to rich and nourishing food that nonetheless lacks flavour, or a more or less well-played game, but without a goal: no, it isn’t good, it lacks “salt.” A faith without giving, without gratuitousness, without works of charity, makes us sad in the end: just like that man who returned home “sorrowful” with a fallen countenance, even though he had been looked upon with love by Jesus in person.
Today we can ask ourselves: “at what point is my faith? Do I experience it as something mechanical, like a relationship of duty or interest with God? Do I remember to nourish it by letting myself be looked at and loved by Jesus”? Letting oneself be gazed at and loved by Jesus; letting Jesus look at us, love us. “And, attracted by him, do I respond freely, with generosity, with all my heart?”
Angelus for the 28th Sun Ord B
Pope Francis