of God for ever. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the world, we pray for your servant N., and commend him/ her to your mercy. For his/her sake you came down from heaven; receive him/her now into the joy of your kingdom. For though he/she has sinned, he/she has not denied the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, but has believed in God and has worshiped his/her Creator. Prayer for the Dead Loving and merciful God, we entrust our brother/sister to your mercy. You loved him/her greatly in this life: now that he/she is freed from all it cares, give him/ her happiness and peace for ever. The old order has passed away: welcome him/her now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, nor more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus, your Son, and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.21 Consoling Readings from Sacred Scripture “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. He guides me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley, 83 Prayer to St. Joseph Remember O most pure spouse of Mary, and my dearly beloved guardian, St. Joseph, that never was it known that anyone who invoked your care, and requested your help, was left without consolation. Inspired with this confidence, I come to you, and with all the ardor of my spirit I commend myself to you. Do not reject my prayer, O Foster Father of the Savior, but graciously receive and answer it. Amen.
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