Hi. I'm calling because I have a friend whose baby just died and she was told by a member of the catholic church that because she did not baptize the baby before her death, the baby would NOT go to heaven. Could this be true? And will the baby go to hell?
Me:
Stunned.
Waiting.
Holding my breath.
Standing in front of the mirror motionless, when I should be getting ready for work.
Catholic Radio Host:
Well, m'am, the teaching of the church is that we just do not know what happens to a baby who is not baptized before his/her death. We can't say for certain that this baby will go to heaven, but we do know that God wants us all to be saved and so we trust in the mercy of God.
Me:
Stunned.
Waiting.
Holding my breath.
Standing in front of the mirror motionless, when I should be getting ready for work.
Mercy? A baby needs God's mercy?
Now I'm wondering if they will give the phone number again so I can call and ask:
Do you know for sure what happens to little boys and girls who are naughty? I mean - does Santa really have a list and will he really give all of their presents away to good little boys and girls?
They do give the number again, but I don't call. I can't be bothered with this insanity.
I wish I could say one quick thing to the mother who lost her baby though. I'd say:
I have a better idea about where your baby is. I bet she's right above where you carried her for nine months - She's in your heart! And . . . that is where she always will be if you don't let anyone tell you different.
