The death has occurred of Valerie O'Reilly (née Crossley) Noreview Crescent, Thomastown, Kilkenny

Valerie died peacefully on Friday, 24 October at St Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown in the loving care of the Matron and Staff.

She was wife of the late Kevin. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughter Ann; brothers: Brian, Robert and Dermot; nieces and nephew; brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.

May Valerie Rest in Peace.

Reposing in St Columba’s Hospital Chapel, Thomastown from 6pm to 7pm on Monday with Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday in St Columba’s Hospital Chapel 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