If he was a born-again Christian when he died then he is in Heaven. If he never had accepted Christ as his personal Savior then, no, no Heaven. Suicide is not a factor.
He killed himself at a funeral?
The priest was correct but didn’t have to say it.
Family wanted a canonization and when they didn’t get it, they run to the press. Killing yourself is still a grave sin in the Church.
Whose funeral was he at when he killed himself?
Iv got no problem with clocking the Padre, same as anyone else enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance. Especially at my families expense.
Reminds me of a story my Rabbi once told me. He was attending a funeral for a young child. The child’s mother had managed to keep it together most of the way through until the Minister said the child was in a better place. The mother completely lost it and started shrieking “A better place than with me? A better place than with me?”. He told me it was one of the most disturbing experiences of his career.
The Catechism accepts that suicide is not necessarily a mortal sin, and that there may be extenuating curcumstances, such as mental illness that may lead to it.
Very poorly written headline.
What about criticizing priests for corruption and false doctrine? I have noticed that is a far worse crime....
There is only one sin that can separate us from God and send a person to hell. The only unforgivable sin is refusing to accept Christ as Lord and Savior. Anyone who turns to Jesus for forgiveness is made righteous by his blood (Romans 5:9) which covers our sin — past, present, and future.
From a medical standpoint, showing sympathy for a suicide actually inspires copycat suicides, so doctors groups used to discourage even sympathetic news coverage.
It is the Priest's job to point out that suicide is a grievous sin. This may be upsetting to some of the Celebrate Life folks, but it is true, nonetheless.
People commit suicide to escape.
I think the punishment for suicide is Groundhog Day, where you are condemned to living your life over and over again for eternity.
Here is some more to the story besides the singular limited scope the post chose to give it.
https://usatodayhss.com/2018/michigan-coach-fired-for-showing-up-at-former-players-funeral
Must have been some sermon for someone to kill themselves at a funeral
Poorly written article with no identified author to contact for clarification.
Were the attendees upset that the “nobility” of suicide was condemned? Or that the “certainty” of heaven for the deceased was not assured? Hard to know just what the issue was?
For years Catholics have believed that suicide was a mortal sin that must be avoided. I have at times called attention to their belief when counselling against suicide.
Have seldom, if ever seen a “good” death by suicide.
Priest sounds mental and the Coach sounds mental.The end.
Recently had a similar experience at my cousin’s funeral. She was not an active member in any church, but had done many things for the community including helping to set up a scholarship fund for needy students. The preacher said he just didn’t know whether she was in heaven or hell, but said that the mourners better wake up so they didn’t end up damned for eternity. Not exactly a comforting message and no mention about God’s infinite mercy for those who believe.