Dying Prayers

A Prayer For The Dead

God our Father,Your power brings us to birth,Your providence guides our lives,and by Your command we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,their lives change but do not end.I pray in hope for my family,relatives and friends,and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ,Who died …

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Cemetery Prayer #1

O God, by Whose mercy the faithful departed find rest,send Your holy angel to watch over this grave,through Christ our Lord. Amen. The background story of Cemetery Prayer #1 Cemetery Prayer #1 is a Catholic prayer typically recited at graveside services. The prayer is also known as the “Eternal Rest” prayer. Its origins can be …

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Rite of Exorcism

The priest delegated by the Ordinary to perform this office should first go to confession or at least elicit an act of contrition, and, if convenient, offer the holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and implore God’s help in other fervent prayers. He vests in surplice and purple stole. Having before him the person possessed (who …

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