[pbear8]

Perhaps we could just pray 'May God have mercy on his soul'.

[Emmett McCarthy]

Yes, I can say that and just that. Because I know I need all the mercy He can offer and so I wouldn't hope for any other person to be denied it.

[Talking_Mouse]

I agree with all of you, I know I will need mercy, so I can't wish that same mercy is not extended to someone else. Also, the Lord Jesus died for this man, and He wants him to spend eternity with Him. I try to place His wishes before my own.

Eternal rest grant unto Fr. Robert Drianan.
Let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.

St. Ignatius Loyola please intercede for your son.

[maryz]

Perhaps we could just pray 'May God have mercy on his soul'.

That was my first thought when I saw it on the news. Death is always solemn, and perhaps moreso the more we tremble for the deceased's fate. But God is the true judge.

It seems to me Drinan was the originator -- or at least the popularizer -- of the infamous "personally opposed, BUT . . ." Of course, that was just a transitional position, a way station -- does anybody even bother to say it anymore?

[utahagen]

You're right: that's what we should pray. But I can't just yet. Drinan was a Judas and I am happy to see him go. I acknowledge this is unchristian.