Catholic Prayer: Prayer for the Dead
Description:
This is the traditional prayer of the Church for the dead.
Prayer:
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Prayer Source: Catholic Family Handbook, The by Rev. George A. Kelly, Random House, Inc., New York, 1959
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