? regarding Mass intention in death of non catholic relative

[Gardenman]

I hope this is the right place to ask this:

My sister’s father-in-law passed away today. He was not a Catholic. His wife of 58 years is Anglican. Both of these people fully supported my sister and her husband (who is also not a Catholic…but might as well be ! ) in raisng their children Catholic.

They took my nephews to church when they babysat, attended and supported all sacraments the boys received and were wonderful grandparents.

The deceadent (sp?) was never baptized any formal religion, but lived an exemplary Christian life. Why he never adopted any faith is not known to me. He will be cremated and a short service performed at the funeral home.

Am I “out of line” in having a Catholic Mass said for him?
(And a card sent to the widow telling her of this? )

I don’t want to make a faux pas here !

Any help is greatly appreciated. I’ve never run up against this before.

Thanks !

 

[Phemie]

Considering the way they’ve been with the grandchildren I think it would be a lovely gesture. The only time I hesitate to send a non-Catholic family a Mass card is if I think they’d be offended by it, something I doubt would happen here.

 

[Hesychios]

What harm could it possibly cause? Especially considering the good it may do.

I’d say just do it, as often as you wish. If you suspect the Mass card may become a problem, don’t send it to them. It’s the Mass that’s important, not the card.

 

[Trishie]

Lord, please flood Your blessings on his soul, and bless these relatives who supported their grandchildren’s Catholic faith.
God bless you for your generous gift.