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**Raymond Arroyo at EWTN wrote: “The prayer intercessions, endless eulogies, image of the cardinal reading prayers, and finally Cardinal McCarrick interring the remains sent an uncontested message: One may defy church teaching, publicly lead others astray, deprive innocent lives of their rights, and still be seen a good Catholic, even an exemplary one.’’

As I said on other threads, I really do believe that Cardinal O'Malley knew Kennedy has received the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and/or the Sacrament of Reconciliation -- we don't know that yet.

Kennedy was a Catholic in Name Only (CINO) during his life of politics.

Whether he asked for and received the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick remains to be known.

Some background on these sacraments for some of you.

Beginning Catholic: The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Rising Again to New Life [Ecumenical]
Beginning Catholic: The Anointing of the Sick: Comfort and Healing [Ecumenical]

"As I said on other threads, I really do believe that Cardinal O'Malley knew Kennedy has received the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and/or the Sacrament of Reconciliation -- we don't know that yet."

Goodness, there is JUST NO CONVINCING you that THIS has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with anything!

I've done my best to explain that ANY BAPTIZED CATHOLIC has a right to a Funeral Mass.

THAT IS NOT THE ISSUE.

The issue is the MUTILATION of the OFFICIAL FUNERAL LITURGY of the Church into a Kennedy Praise Fest and Democrat Party Talking-Points Symposium.

THAT'S THE ISSUE!

What is it about this that you just don't get?!