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Catholic Funeral Readings


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The following Catholic funeral readings and prayers are generally said aloud by the officiating priest at the opening of the funeral service. You can also read any of these prayer readings as a source of comfort.

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Resurrection Joy


Almighty God and Father, it is our certain faith that your Son, who died on the cross, was raised from the dead, the first fruits of all who have fallen asleep. Grant that through this mystery your servant (name of deceased) who has gone to his/her rest in Christ, may share in the joy of His resurrection. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

God's Eternal Rest


Into Your hand, O Lord we humbly entrust our brother/sister (name of deceased). In this life you embraced him/her with your tender love; deliver him/her now from every evil and bid him/her enter into eternal rest. The old order has passed away; welcome him/her then into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping nor pain, but the fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Almighty and Eternal God


Holy Lord, almighty and eternal God, hear our prayers for your servant (name of deceased) whom you have summoned out of this world. Forgive his/her sins and failings and grant him/her a place of refreshment, light, and peace. Let him/her pass unharmed through the gates of death to dwell with the blessed in light, as you promised to Abraham and his children forever. Accept (name of deceased) into your safe keeping and on the great day of judgement raise him/her up with all the saints to inherit your eternal kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

God Who Hears


Lord, in our grief we turn to you. Are you not the God of love who opens your ears to all? Listen to our prayers for your servant (name of deceased) whom you have called out of this world; lead him/her to your kingdom of light and peace and count him/her among the saints in glory. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

God of Faithfulness


God of faithfulness, in your wisdom you have called your servant (name of deceased) out of this world; release him/her from the bonds of sin, and welcome him/her into your presence, so that he/she may enjoy eternal light and peace and be raised up in glory with all your saints. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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