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Richard John Neuhaus has received last rites

Thursday January 8, 2009

Categories: Christianity, Religion

Sad news from the friends and family of Neuhaus:

His friends and family are keeping vigil and he was administered last rites shortly after midnight. Fr. George Rutler, who gave him the Catholic Sacrament, says that "he is not expected to live long" and suggests "that it is appropriate that prayers be offered for a holy death."

Fr. Neuhaus has come close to this moment before and been back. If it's his time: Go in peace.

The world is losing a brilliant and prolific writer. Please join me in praying that the Lord might yet give him more time on earth and if not, that he might find peace and rest for his soul in communion with his Lord and Savior.

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Tom
January 8, 2009 10:18 AM

I have delighted in Richard John Neuhaus's writing since First Things began. His book "The Naked Public Square" was engaging and spot on. his stance on Right to Life issues will be sorely missed.

Moonshadow
January 8, 2009 1:23 PM

From a NCR article:

President George W. Bush cited Neuhaus more often than any other living authority. “Father Richard," the president said then, "helps me articulate these [religious] things.”

It's my own shortcoming that I wasn't a fan but requiem in pace.

http://ncronline3.org/drupal/?q=node/3063

Boris
January 8, 2009 2:01 PM

Neuhaus see you in hell!

Tom M.
January 9, 2009 10:04 AM


Neuhaus seemed like a wonderful man, but his embracing Roman Catholicism troubles me.

Moonshadow
January 9, 2009 11:09 AM

his embracing Roman Catholicism troubles me.

If you makes you feel any better, I'm not convinced he really did. :-)

I'm kinda with Boris, in a way: relieved for now, yet knowing I'll see him again.

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