Prayer for the Dead

LEADER: In the name of the FATHER, and of the SON, and of the HOLY SPIRIT. Amen.

LEADER: Lord, open our lips and inflame our hearts and cleanse them of useless and evil thoughts. Enlighten our minds, that we may seriously meditate on your sufferings and death and the pains endured by your most glorious Mother, and deign to hear and receive us before your great majesty, who lives and reigns forever. Amen.

(On the beads of the Rosary for the Our Father, say the following)

LEADER: My most merciful Jesus, look down with eyes of pity on the faithful souls for whom you suffered and died on the Cross.

(On the bead of the Rosary for the Hail Mary, say the following)

LEADER: My Jesus, through your bloody sweat in the Garden of Gethsemane.
ALL: Have mercy on the soul of (name) ________________.

LEADER: My Jesus, through the blow you received on your sacred face.
ALL: Have mercy on the soul of (name) ________________.

LEADER: My Jesus, through the crown of thorns that pierced your head,
ALL: Have mercy on the soul of (name) ________________.

LEADER: My Jesus, through your carrying of the Cross on the path of bitterness,
ALL: Have mercy on the soul of (name) ________________.

LEADER: My Jesus, through your face covered with blood which you allowed to be imprinted on the veil of Veronica,
ALL: Have mercy on the soul of (name) ________________.

LEADER: My Jesus, through your bloody garments which were cruelly removed from your wounded body,
ALL: Have mercy on the soul of (name) ________________.

LEADER: My Jesus, through your holy body nailed on the Cross,
ALL: Have mercy on the soul of (name) ________________.

LEADER: My Jesus, through your hands and feet pierced with cruel lance,
ALL: Have mercy on the soul of (name) ________________.

LEADER: My Jesus, through your sacred side pierced with a lance and from which flowed blood and water,
ALL: Have mercy on the soul of (name) ________________.

LEADER: Eternal rest grant to his/her soul O Lord.
ALL: And let perpetual light shine upon him/her.

LEADER: May his/her soul rest in peace.
ALL: Amen.


OFFERING

For the Father or Mother of a Family:

O God, our loving Father, we gather today to remember (Name) _______________ an earthly father/mother of your children. May his/her care for his/her family be a sign of your eternal care for all of us. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

General Use:

O God, recalling the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus, we gather today to remember (Name) ___________ your son/daughter. Accept his/her earthly life that he/she may come to the new life you promised to all who faithfully serve you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.