299 Prayers for the Dying Catholic to Accompany Souls Home

The moment of death is the most sacred threshold a person ever crosses. For a Catholic, that moment is not an ending. It is a beginning. Prayers for the dying Catholic help ease the passage from this life to the next. They comfort the one who is leaving. They also comfort the ones who stay behind. The Church does not abandon her children at the hour of death. She gives us words, scripture, and rituals to surround the dying with grace. This guide gives you 299 prayers for the dying. You will find the Commendation of the Soul, prayers to the saints, scripture verses, and short aspirations for those final moments. Keep this collection close. You never know when you will need to pray someone home.

Why Prayers for the Dying Matter So Much

Death is not natural. It is the enemy. But Christ has defeated it. Prayers for the dying declare that victory even when everything looks like defeat. The dying person may not be able to pray. You pray for them. Your voice becomes their voice. Your faith becomes their anchor. These prayers also prepare the soul for judgment. Not to frighten. To ready. The dying person stands before God. Prayers of repentance, trust, and surrender help them face that moment with peace.

Prayers for the dying also help the living process grief. Sitting at a deathbed is hard. You feel helpless. Praying gives you something to do. It transforms helplessness into holy action. You are not just watching someone die. You are escorting them to the gate. And the saints and angels meet you there.

How to Use These 299 Prayers

Pray these prayers aloud if possible. The dying person can hear you, even if they cannot respond. Hearing is the last sense to go. Speak clearly. Speak gently. Do not rush. Let the words wash over them like waves of grace. If the person is unconscious, pray even more. Their soul is still present. Their soul can hear.

You do not need to pray all 299 prayers at the deathbed. Pick the ones that fit the moment. Short aspirations for the final minutes. Longer scripture readings if there is time. The litany of the saints if family has gathered. Let the Holy Spirit guide your choice. You can also pray these prayers after death has occurred, for the repose of the soul. They are not only for the moment of dying. They serve the dead as well.

Opening Prayers for the Time of Death

These prayers are for the bedside when death is near.

Lord Jesus, receive the soul of your servant. Open the gates of heaven. Let the angels lead the way.
Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. These words of your Son are now the prayer of your dying child.
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Just as you promised the thief on the cross, promise paradise to this soul.
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for this dying servant now and at the hour of death. The hour is here. Pray.
Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death, intercede for this soul. Be present at this final hour.
Guardian angel of this dying person, be close. Guide them through the shadows. Lead them home.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Repeat these words slowly at the bedside.
May Christ who was crucified for you bring you freedom and peace. May Christ who died for you admit you into his garden of paradise.
May Christ the Good Shepherd receive you into the eternal sheepfold. May he lead you to green pastures and still waters.
May the Virgin Mary, mother of mercy, come to meet you with a tender smile. May she place you in the company of the saints.
May the angels and saints come to meet you as you go forth from this life. May they lead you to the heavenly Jerusalem.
May you see your Redeemer face to face. May you gaze upon God and never tire of that vision.
Forgive, O Lord, whatever sins your servant has committed through human frailty. Cleanse them in the blood of the Lamb.
Lord, remember the good deeds of this soul. Their acts of kindness. Their prayers. Their sacrifices. Receive them.
Remember their suffering, O Lord. They have suffered with Christ. Let them also be glorified with Christ.
Let the light perpetual shine upon them. Let them rest in peace. Amen.
I commend you, dear soul, to God the Father Almighty. I commend you to Jesus Christ who redeemed you. I commend you to the Holy Spirit who sanctified you.
May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and all the angels and saints welcome you into the heavenly courts.
Go forth, Christian soul, out of this world. Go forth in the name of God the Father who created you. Go forth in the name of Jesus Christ who died for you. Go forth in the name of the Holy Spirit who dwells in you.
May your place be in peace today. May your dwelling be in holy Zion. May your rest be in the bosom of the Father.
Lord Jesus, you are the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in you will live, even if they die. This soul believes in you. Give them eternal life.
I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord. Whoever believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? The soul believes. Receive them.
Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. I go to prepare a place for you.
Lord, let your servant depart in peace according to your word. For their eyes have seen your salvation.
Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed me, O Lord, God of truth.
Lord, you have been our dwelling place for all generations. Before the mountains were born, from everlasting to everlasting, you are God. Receive your servant into that everlasting dwelling.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. This death is precious. Receive this saint.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. They rest from their labors. Their works follow them.
Lord, grant this soul eternal rest. Let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
May the angels lead you into paradise. May the martyrs come to welcome you. May you be brought to the holy city Jerusalem.

The Commendation of the Soul

The Church provides a formal commendation for the moment of death.

I commend you, my dear brother or sister, to almighty God. I entrust you to your Creator.
You were formed from the dust of the earth. May you return to the God who breathed life into you.
May the Blessed Virgin Mary, the angels, and all the saints come to meet you as you go forth from this life.
May you see your Redeemer face to face and enjoy the vision of God forever.
Go forth, Christian soul. Go forth in peace. Your life has ended. But your life in Christ has just begun.
Depart in the name of the Father who created you. Depart in the name of the Son who redeemed you. Depart in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctified you.
May you not be afraid of the darkness. Christ is your light. May you not fear judgment. Christ is your mercy.
May you find rest after your labor. May you find peace after your struggle. May you find reward after your faithfulness.
Receive, O Lord, your servant into the kingdom prepared for them from the foundation of the world.
Forgive every sin they confessed. Forgive every sin they forgot to confess. Your mercy is greater than all sin.
May the angels carry you to Abraham’s side. May the poor man Lazarus welcome you into the place of refreshment.
Lord, remember the faith of this soul. Remember their baptism. Remember their reception of the Eucharist. Remember their confessions. Remember their prayers.
Though they sinned, they did not deny the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They kept the faith even in weakness.
Lord, show your servant mercy. Do not look at their sins. Look at your own mercy.
The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Show that compassion now.
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. Have compassion on this dying child.
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. This heart is broken by death. Draw near.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Bind up the wounds of this passing soul.
The Lord watches over the death of his faithful. Watch over this death.
Into your hands, O Lord, I commend this spirit. You have redeemed it. You have loved it. Take it home.

The Rosary for the Dying

The sorrowful mysteries are especially fitting for the dying. These prayers accompany each Hail Mary.

First Sorrowful Mystery. The Agony in the Garden. Jesus, you sweated blood at the thought of death. Comfort this soul who now faces the same fear.
Our Father for the dying. Hail Mary for the dying. Glory Be for the dying. Jesus, give them your peace from Gethsemane.
Second Sorrowful Mystery. The Scourging at the Pillar. Jesus, your flesh was torn for our sins. Heal the sins of this dying soul with your wounds.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be. By your stripes, we are healed. Heal this soul.
Third Sorrowful Mystery. The Crowning with Thorns. Jesus, your head was pierced with thorns. Crown this soul with glory instead of pain.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be. The thorns of sin are real. Replace them with the crown of eternal life.
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery. The Carrying of the Cross. Jesus, you fell under the weight of the cross. This soul is now falling under the weight of death. Lift them.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be. Simon helped you carry your cross. Send someone to help this soul in their final moments.
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery. The Crucifixion. Jesus, you died on the cross. Help this soul to die in you, with you, and through you.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be. It is finished. Let this soul’s earthly life be finished in grace.
After the rosary. Hail Holy Queen. Pray for this dying soul, O gracious advocate.
Pray for them, O holy Mother of God. That they may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray. O God, who by the passion and cross of your Son have redeemed the world, look mercifully upon this dying servant.
In their final hour, do not abandon them. Send your angels to bring them to paradise.
Who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Offer each decade of the rosary for a specific person present at the bedside. For family. For friends. For the dying person.
Let the rhythm of the rosary calm the room. Let the repetition of the Hail Mary soothe the passing soul.
If the dying person cannot speak, squeeze their hand as you pray each Hail Mary.
Light a candle when you begin the rosary. The flame is a sign of Christ the light of the world.
Place a rosary in the hands of the dying person. Even if they cannot hold it, lay it beside them.
The rosary is the weapon against despair at the hour of death. Use it.
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for this soul. Our Lady of Sorrows, comfort this soul.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, give this soul the scapular promise. Bring them quickly to heaven.
Our Lady of Lourdes, you appeared at the grotto. Appear now to this dying soul.
Our Lady of Fatima, you promised peace. Bring peace to this deathbed.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, you said am I not here who am your mother. Be here now.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, help this soul perpetually. In their last seconds, help them.
Our Lady Queen of Heaven, open the gates for this soul. Let them enter.
Our Lady Queen of Peace, give peace to the family gathered here.
Our Lady Undoer of Knots, untie any knots of sin or attachment that keep this soul from flying free.

Prayers to Saint Joseph, Patron of a Happy Death

Saint Joseph died in the arms of Jesus and Mary. He is the perfect intercessor for the dying.

Saint Joseph, you died in the arms of Jesus and Mary. Pray for this dying soul.
Holy Joseph, you were the foster father of our Lord. Adopt this dying soul as your child in this final hour.
Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death, be present at this deathbed. Drive away despair.
Joseph, you were a just man. Pray for justice tempered with mercy for this soul.
Saint Joseph, you protected the Holy Family. Protect this soul as they enter the holy family of heaven.
Joseph, model of workers, your work is done. You entered rest. Help this soul enter rest.
Saint Joseph, terror of demons, drive away any evil spirit that would trouble this dying person.
Joseph, you heard the angel in your dreams. Let this soul hear the angels calling them home.
Saint Joseph, you are the patron of the universal Church. Pray for this member of the Church.
Joseph, you are the mirror of patience. Let this soul die with the patience you showed.
Saint Joseph, you are the hope of the sick. This soul is sick unto death. Be their hope.
Joseph, you are the pillar of families. Pray for the family gathered here. Give them strength.
Saint Joseph, you are the glory of domestic life. This soul lived a domestic life. Honor that life.
Joseph, you are the guardian of virgins. Guard the purity of this soul as they stand before God.
Saint Joseph, you are the lover of poverty. Look kindly on this soul who may have been poor.
Joseph, you are the model of obedience. This soul tried to obey. Complete their obedience in heaven.
Saint Joseph, you are the patron against doubt. The dying often doubt. Pray against that doubt.
Joseph, you are the patron of a good death. Make this death good. Peaceful. Hopeful.
Saint Joseph, pray for this soul. Intercede for them now. They need a father.
Joseph, you held the infant Jesus. Hold this soul as they cross from death to life.
Litany of Saint Joseph for the dying. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.
Christ hear us. Christ graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, have mercy on this soul.
God the Son, redeemer of the world, have mercy on this soul.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on this soul.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on this soul.
Holy Mary, pray for this dying soul. Saint Joseph, pray for this dying soul.
Joseph, son of David, pray. Joseph, spouse of the Mother of God, pray. Joseph, chaste guardian of the Virgin, pray.
Joseph, foster father of the Son of God, pray. Joseph, diligent protector of Christ, pray. Joseph, head of the holy family, pray.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare this soul. Lamb of God, grant them peace.
Saint Joseph, pray for us and for this dying soul. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

The Litany of the Saints for the Dying

The whole heavenly court prays for the dying. Invoke them.

Lord, have mercy on this dying soul. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for this dying soul.
Holy Mother of God, pray. Holy Virgin of virgins, pray.
Saint Michael, defend this soul. Saint Gabriel, announce peace to this soul. Saint Raphael, heal this soul.
All you holy angels and archangels, pray for this dying soul.
Saint John the Baptist, you prepared the way. Prepare the way for this soul.
Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death, pray.
Saint Peter, you hold the keys. Open the gates for this soul.
Saint Paul, you were caught up to the third heaven. Take this soul there.
Saint John the Evangelist, you saw the heavenly vision. Show it to this soul.
Saint Stephen, you saw the heavens opened. Let this soul see them too.
Saint Mary Magdalene, you were first to see the risen Lord. Greet this soul at the resurrection.
Saint Therese of Lisieux, you promised to spend your heaven doing good on earth. Do good for this soul.
Saint Francis of Assisi, you welcomed Sister Death. Welcome this soul.
Saint Clare, you saw Mass on the wall when you were sick. Show this soul a vision of heaven.
Saint Anthony, you find lost things. Find the way for this lost soul.
Saint Jude, patron of desperate cases, this case is desperate. Help.
Saint Rita, patron of impossible causes, nothing is impossible for God. Intercede.
Saint Augustine, you prayed late have I loved you. Let this soul love even at the last moment.
Saint Monica, you prayed for your son for years. Pray for this soul.
Saint Patrick, you drove out snakes. Drive out the serpent of despair.
Saint Bridget, you had visions of purgatory. Pray that this soul skips purgatory entirely.
Saint Catherine of Siena, you influenced popes. Influence heaven for this soul.
Saint John of the Cross, you walked the dark night. Walk with this soul through the dark valley.
Saint Teresa of Avila, you had a vision of hell. Keep this soul far from it.
Saint Ignatius Loyola, you discerned spirits. Help this soul choose heaven.
Saint Francis Xavier, you baptized thousands. Baptism saved this soul. Honor that baptism.
Saint Padre Pio, you heard confessions for hours. Hear the final confession of this soul.
Saint Faustina, you recorded the divine mercy. Tell Jesus to show mercy now.
All you holy men and women, saints of God, pray for this dying soul. Intercede. Welcome them home.

Scripture Readings for the Dying

Read these passages aloud at the bedside. The word of God is living and active.

John 14:1 to 3. Let not your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:27. Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
John 11:25 to 26. I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live. And everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.
Romans 8:38 to 39. I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 14:8. If we live, we live to the Lord. If we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.
2 Corinthians 5:1. We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2 Corinthians 5:8. We are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
Philippians 1:21 to 23. For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 to 14. We do not want you to be uninformed about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
1 Corinthians 15:54 to 55. Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?
Revelation 21:3 to 4. Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death shall be no more. Neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore.
Revelation 21:5. He who was seated on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new. Also he said, Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.
Revelation 22:3 to 5. No longer will there be anything accursed. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it. They will see his face. Night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light.
Psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.
Psalm 27:1. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:4. One thing I have asked of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord.
Psalm 31:5. Into your hand I commit my spirit. You have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.
Psalm 34:18. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Psalm 46:1 to 2. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way.
Psalm 90:1 to 2. Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
Psalm 103:8 to 12. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
Psalm 116:15. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Psalm 118:17. I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.
Psalm 121:1 to 2. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 130:1 to 4. Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. O Lord, hear my voice. If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness.
Psalm 139:7 to 10. Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me.
Isaiah 25:8. He will swallow up death forever. The Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces.
Isaiah 43:1 to 2. Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name. You are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. Through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.
Isaiah 49:15 to 16. Can a woman forget her nursing child? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.
Jeremiah 29:11. I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for peace and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Lamentations 3:22 to 23. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.
Ezekiel 37:12 to 13. I will open your graves and raise you from your graves. I will bring you into the land of Israel. You shall know that I am the Lord.
Daniel 12:2 to 3. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life. And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky.
Wisdom 3:1 to 3. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God. No torment will ever touch them. In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died. But they are at peace.
Wisdom 4:7. The righteous man, though he die early, will be at rest.
Sirach 2:10 to 11. Consider the ancient generations. Who was put to shame who trusted in the Lord? For the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
Tobit 4:2. Bless the Lord God on every occasion. Ask him that your ways may be made straight.
2 Maccabees 12:45. It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they might be released from their sins.
Job 19:25 to 27. I know that my Redeemer lives. And at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God.
Matthew 5:8. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Let this soul see God now.

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Prayers for Mercy and Forgiveness

The dying need to hear of God’s mercy. Pray these prayers of trust.

Jesus, you said your yoke is easy and your burden is light. This dying soul has carried a heavy burden. Lighten it now.
Lord, remember the good thief. He asked only to be remembered. Remember this soul.
Jesus, you forgave the woman caught in adultery. Forgive this soul who has also sinned.
Lord, you forgave Peter after he denied you three times. Forgive this soul’s denials.
Jesus, you forgave Thomas for his doubt. Forgive the doubts of this dying soul.
Lord, you forgave Paul who persecuted the church. Forgive any persecution this soul committed.
Jesus, you forgave the paralytic lowered through the roof. Lower this soul into your mercy.
Lord, you forgave the woman who washed your feet with her tears. Accept the tears of this soul.
Jesus, you forgave the man born blind. Forgive the blindness of this soul.
Lord, you forgave the demon possessed. Free this soul from any remaining bondage.
Jesus, you promised that whoever comes to you, you will never cast out. This soul comes. Do not cast them out.
Lord, you said the one who believes has eternal life. This soul believes. Give eternal life.
Jesus, you said whoever eats your flesh and drinks your blood has eternal life. This soul has received the Eucharist. Honor that.
Lord, you promised that whoever hears your word and believes has passed from death to life. This soul has heard. They have believed. Let them pass.
Jesus, you are the merciful high priest. Show mercy at this judgment.
Lord, you are the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Take away the sins of this dying world.
Jesus, your heart was pierced for us. From that heart flowed blood and water. Wash this soul in that blood and water.
Lord, you are the divine mercy. Be merciful now.
Jesus, I trust in you. Let this soul trust in you to the very end.
Lord, let the soul say with the psalmist, out of the depths I cry to you. Hear their cry.
Jesus, let them say, my flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart.
Lord, let them say, into your hands I commit my spirit.
Jesus, let them say, Father, forgive them. And forgive me.
Lord, let them say, today you will be with me in paradise.
Jesus, let them whisper your name. Just your name. That is prayer enough.
Lord, the Our Father. Pray it slowly with the dying. Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.
Jesus, the Hail Mary. Pray it with them. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Lord, the Glory Be. Glory to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be.
Jesus, the Jesus Prayer. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Let them pray it on their last breath.
Lord, into your mercy I place this soul. You are mercy. You are love. You are home.

Short Aspirations for the Final Moments

When time is very short, whisper these aspirations.

Jesus.
Mary.
Joseph.
Jesus, mercy.
Lord, receive me.
I trust in you.
Into your hands.
Forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Holy Mary, pray.
Mother, help.
Jesus, remember me.
Paradise.
Home.
Light.
Peace.
Amen.
Alleluia.
Maranatha. Come, Lord.
Sacred Heart, I trust.
Immaculate Heart, pray.
My Jesus, mercy.
O Mary, conceived without sin.
Saint Joseph, pray.
Jesus, Mary, Joseph.
I am yours.
Save me.
Take me.

Prayers for the Family at the Deathbed

The dying are not the only ones who need prayer. The family needs grace too.

Lord, give strength to this family. They are watching someone they love die. It is agony. Be with them.
Jesus, you wept at Lazarus tomb. Let these mourners know that tears are allowed. You wept too.
Spirit, you are the comforter. Comfort the family gathered here.
Father, let no unresolved conflict hang between the dying and their family. If there is something to say, give courage to say it.
God, let the family speak words of love. I forgive you. I love you. Thank you. Goodbye.
Lord, give the family the grace to let go. They cannot keep this soul in the body. Help them release.
Jesus, you said it is better for you that I go. Help the family believe that it is better for the dying to go.
Spirit, produce the fruit of peace in the hearts of the mourners.
Father, let the family support each other. No blame. No anger. Just love.
God, help the family remember that death is not the end. They will see this soul again.
Lord, let the family offer their grief as a prayer. Every tear is a prayer.
Jesus, you are the resurrection. Help the family believe in the resurrection with their whole hearts.
Spirit, give the family wisdom about practical matters. Funeral arrangements. Paperwork. Let them work together.
Father, let no sibling rivalry or old wounds surface at this deathbed. Bury the wounds with the dead.
God, let the family speak to the dying even if the dying cannot respond. Hearing is the last sense.
Lord, let the family hold the dying person’s hand. Touch is love made physical.
Jesus, let the family sing a hymn. A simple one. Amazing Grace. Ave Maria. Just sing.
Spirit, let the family pray the rosary together. The rhythm will calm them.
Father, when the moment of death comes, let the family say together, into your hands, O Lord, we commend this soul.
God, after death comes, let the family say, eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them.

Prayers After Death Has Occurred

Death has come. These prayers continue your ministry to the soul.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Lord, receive the soul of your servant. Let them enter into the joy of your kingdom.
May the angels lead them into paradise. May the martyrs come to welcome them.
May they be brought to the holy city Jerusalem. May they see the King of kings face to face.
Lord, if they owe any debt from sin, let the fire of purgatory burn it away quickly. Let them see you soon.
Jesus, send the souls of your faithful departed, especially this one, to the place of refreshment, light, and peace.
Father, welcome your child home. The journey is over. The struggle is done. Home.
God, let the soul know that they are loved. Not judged. Welcomed.
Lord, let the soul see the face of Jesus. Let that face be the first thing they see.
Spirit, let the soul feel your embrace. You have been with them all their life. Do not leave them now.
Holy Mary, mother of God, meet this soul at the gate. Take them to your Son.
Saint Joseph, protector of the dying, now protect this soul in the afterlife.
Saint Michael, escort this soul past the enemy. Let no demon trouble them.
Guardian angel, you guarded them in life. Guard them now as they travel.
Lord, if the soul is in purgatory, let my prayers speed their journey. I will pray for them.
Jesus, you promised the thief paradise today. Give this soul paradise today.
Father, let this soul be counted among the saints. Let them see you as you are.
God, let this soul find rest after their labor. Their works follow them.
Lord, let this soul receive the crown of righteousness. They fought the good fight. They finished the race.
Spirit, let this soul drink from the river of your delights. Let them be satisfied.
Father, let this soul see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Let them sit at the feast of the kingdom.
Jesus, let this soul hear the words, well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your master.
Lord, let this soul be where you are. That is what they wanted. That is what you promised.
God, let this soul see their loved ones who went before. Reunion. Joy.
Father, let the angels sing. Let the saints cheer. Let the soul enter.
Lord, I entrust this soul to you. You created them. You redeemed them. You love them.
Jesus, you died for them. Your blood covers them. Your resurrection guarantees theirs.
Spirit, you sealed them. That seal is unbroken. Bring them to the day of resurrection.
Father, into your hands I commend this spirit. Not into fear. Not into darkness. Into your hands.
Lord, thank you for the life of this soul. Thank you for their laughter, their tears, their love. Thank you.
Jesus, thank you for the way they reflected you. Imperfectly. But truly.
Spirit, thank you for dwelling in them. Your temple is now empty on earth, but full in heaven.
Father, have mercy on me, the one who prays. I will miss them. Comfort me.
Lord, let me live in such a way that I will join them when my time comes.
Jesus, let me trust your mercy for this soul. Not my prayers. Your mercy.
Spirit, let me hope in the resurrection. Let me believe that death is not the end.
Father, let me love this soul still. Death does not stop love. Love is stronger than death.
Lord, until we meet again, let this soul rest in your peace. Let them rest in your love. Let them rest in you.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May they rest in peace. Amen. And may we, the living, live in hope until we join them. Amen.

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