Seamus (Seamie) Walsh

Died on February 11, 2021

At his residence, in the tender care of his loving family.

Dearly beloved husband of Chrissie, and adored father of Joe, Miriam, Paula, Christine, Noelle and Majella. Idolised grandad of Lauren, Jamie, Leanne, Emma, Rhys, Corey and Tadgh. Sadly missed by his brother P.J., sisters Mary, Carmel and Josephine, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Pre-deceased by his parents Joe and Margaret, brother Liam, sisters Margaret and Nancy.

MAY SEAMIE’S GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE

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Reflection

The greatest work we can carry out as Christians is to forgive. As the Father forgave us through Jesus’ Death on the Cross, so we forgive others through our example. The Christian offers forgiveness first without demanding an apology beforehand, and not even expecting the apology at the same time as forgiveness is given: just as Christ on the Cross not only did not receive an apology from those around Him, but received instead mockery and scorn.

For us, too, Jesus does not wait to forgive us until we are good and strong enough to appear before Him and offer an apology. He offers to cleanse us of our sinfulness when we are yet babies, unable even to speak or realize that we are conceived in this world as sinners. We in our turn should offer forgiveness from our hearts and through our words and actions before someone who has wronged us even asks for it. This is the message that alone can bring peace to the world and make it possible for Jesus’ words to come true: “Peace be with you.”

Castlecomer Parish
Church of the Immaculate Conception

Seamus (Seamie) Walsh

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