Dr. Death Goes to Judgment

Serial killer Jack Kevorkian who "assisted" over 130 people to commit suicide, at least five of whom had no underlying health condition, went to meet his Maker this morning. Last year he said he did not regret his actions but told a CNN reporter the worst day of his life was the day he was born. It was also the worst day for his unfortunate victims. Kevorkian died in a hospital from liver damage and pneumonia.

This morning at Mass we prayed a First Friday consecration to the Sacred Heart written by one of the heads of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. One of the promises of the First Friday devotion is that the person who makes them will not die without the consolation of the sacraments. As I reflect on the Sacred Heart of Jesus today and His great love for us, I will pray for Jack Kevorkian. Those who have disfigured themselves so completely by grave sin, are most in need of our prayers and the mercy of God. Frankly, I can't imagine such an unrepentant killer turning to God after serving Satan for so much of his life. But those last moments are a mystery to all but the sinner and God.

God, be merciful to me, a sinner.

For more see:

Jack Kevorkian: "No Regrets" of Killing People in Assisted Suicides, Regrets Birth