About this prayer
A traditional Catholic prayer for those who have died. The response expresses our hope in God’s mercy and the light of eternal life.
Prayer text
Prayer leader
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
Everyone
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
Prayer leader
May they rest in peace.
Everyone
Amen.
Prayer leader
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Everyone
Amen.
Pray along
Use the complete text above. When praying together, one person reads the Prayer leader lines and everyone joins in the responses. When praying alone, read both parts. Pause briefly between prayers.
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