Isn’t it true that despite her exceptional good works, not being a Christian means she will be condemned to eternal damnation? In other words, go to hell? I am not trying to pique Christians by this question. This just troubles me.
The spirit of our Lord has been expressed throught Lou’s life and Sainthood. There is no way she will miss heaven. I feel sure the Holy Spirit protected and guided her on her long life’s journey. Our finite minds cannot take it all in..God works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform.
Technically, you would be correct in that a belief in Christ and the acceptance of His salvation is necessary but we don’t know all the particulars about the woman’s life to know if she was or wasn’t a Christian.(The secular media loves the notion of a “good person” who was “good” only out herself, not because of any religious belief)
The other thing to remember is that God is sovereign judge and if she is to be Saved...he’ll save her from the pit. Remember what the Bible says...”He is not willing that man should perish, but have everlasting life!”
The classic Christian answer is that a single God has provided a single savior from sin and it’s Jesus Christ. And this God has stated that he is not willing that any should perish bur rather the alternative (accept salvation from the savior and live). The problem is human — it is sin in the collective not so much as individual acts of wrongdoing — a lot of helpful works can’t do away with that. Beyond those basics “the devil is in the details” and there is much disagreement between schools of theology. Does God arrange for private salvations for people who appear willing, who have a heart such that they would understand the need and accept Him. I don’t know. It’s not ruled out by the bible but neither does it spell out such situations. Anyhow, to carry this out in a cold culture, she might have been privately moved by the Lord, who as we might expect regards such treatment of infants and children to be odious even though he permits it to happen. She may have heard the gospel before and believed. I hope she has.
Anyhow, if you’re concerned about it for the sake of yourself, there is a guaranteed acceptance if you willingly receive the savior. If you are concerned enough to want it, and ask God meaning it, God will follow through.