[dangus]

"By telling her not to worry, Mannion is causing the mother to deprive her son of needed prayers."

Now THERE's a good answer! By his rejection of the faith, your son has deprived himself of the assurance of Christ's salvation. But through God's mercy, all things are possible; pray, therefore, greiving mother, that his soul has been saved. Do not cease your works of reparation, to participate in this miracle, that you may have confidence in it.

[johnb2004]

It is hard to believe so many priests could be so poorly educated in the faith. No one is saying not to comfort a grieving mother, but why can't the truth be spoken? The truth is comfort.