Every effort will be made to identify the babies as individuals and bury them that way. If there are body parts, we would probably bury them in a dignified manner, in one coffin.
~Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre, whose diocese has offered to bury the victims of abortionist Dr. Kermit Gosnell, Catholic Sentinel, February 8
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Bravo, Bishop McIntyre!!
Poor, poor children.
The burials may be delayed because the bodies might be needed as “evidence.” Sad.
Oh my heart. Look at that tiny casket.
Thank you Lord that You have already taken these precious little ones home to be with You!!
We arranged the proper burial of a miscarried baby – instead of a woman’s baby being put into the medical trash. Surprisingly, when the woman mentioned the possible burial, the doctor threatened the patient – she said “it’ll be all on you – the cost and everything”- so the woman would not chose to properly bury her baby.
We arranged thru the funeral home and the other hospital that the baby be buried at no cost to her.
This was a baby the woman initially wanted to abort But she and her man changed their mind and came to love that child and grieved deeply when that child was lost due to miscarriage. But in the end – things happened naturally and not due to her choice. The parents named their child and visit the grave site regularly. They have some closure and appreciated that things were done properly.
If and when the funeral takes place, I want it to be as long and as pompous as a Kennedy funeral.
Have a massive procession of coffins going all up and down the streets of Philly.
I am very proud of my diocese!
Last time I saw a casket that small we were burying my sister.
I’m glad the babies who were victims of Gosnell’s practice will be given a respectful burial.
Very honorable of the archdiocese.
The tiny casket breaks my heart, though I am glad they’ll be properly buried.
For these babies, their mothers and fathers, and all little ones lost in abortion
We remember
We love
We pray
We work to end the slaughter
We trust in God
Praying for the mothers and fathers of these aborted babies. Whether they regret their abortions or not, they will have to carry the memories of the aftermath – trials, newpaper reports, etc. for a long time. May they feel God’s mercy towards them.
(from lifeprayers.com)
(Prayer for) Women Who Have Had Abortions
Heavenly Father, your daughter comes before you deeply wounded. We ask you to heal her and show your eternal mercy to her. We ask for your forgiveness Father. Help her to know that in your Son Jesus Christ, nothing is lost. Help her to know that she can have a relationship with Jesus and her child in Heaven, and that her innocent child is with you praying for her healing and forgiveness. Help her to know how much her child still loves her, and forgives her. Send her your Holy Spirit to protect her from temptation Lord. Heal her from her emotional and physical scars, and her wounded spirit Lord. Bring her to you Lord, the only one who can provide us with lasting peace. Let her know how much you love her Lord, and that with you, she is never alone. We thank you Lord for your daughter, and for your loving care for her. We pray this in the holy name of Jesus. Amen.
I’m glad these babies will be treated with dignity as they deserve.
The tiny casket is just heartbreaking. The REASON for it is even MORE so. :(
Amen, Janet.
Thank you.
Carla,
You are most welcome!
Mary Rose,
May I ask what was the cause of your dear sister’s death?
Janet,
Amen!
Carder,
My mom miscarried last March, 2 weeks before her due date. Placenta abruptio.
It’s heartbreaking to think of all those little ones Gosnell butchered; I am so very glad that there are people willing to recognize their humanity & dignity, and to care for their earthly bodies with respect. I see that the Bishop is intending to hold a Mass for their repose and all donations above the cost are to be designated for the burials of other infants whose parents can’t afford it. God bless him.
I don’t know what makes me want to cry more: the tiny coffin or the stark three digit number that seems so cold and and looms so large on the tiny coffin.
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
We arranged the proper burial of a miscarried baby – instead of a woman’s baby being put into the medical trash. Surprisingly, when the woman mentioned the possible burial, the doctor threatened the patient – she said “it’ll be all on you – the cost and everything”- so the woman would not chose to properly bury her baby.
That’s horrible. My boyfriend’s aunt miscarried identical twin girls at sixth months and they had a funeral and burial.
MaryRose, I’m so sorry to hear about your sister. I’m praying for you and your family.
Marauder,
Thank you for your prayers. We are at peace. She is in His loving arms, and now we have a powerful intercessor! As awful of a time as it was, the time surrounding her death was also when we felt most supported and loved and close as a family. God is good all the time! It is hard, though, to see photos that remind me of her short little life.