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  1. hopenomatterwhat.com › why-we-pray-for-the-deadWhy We Pray for the Dead: 11 Things Every Christian Should ...

    4 days ago · Praying for the dead reflects our belief in the resurrection and eternal life promised by Christ. John 11:25-26 says, “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.'”.

  2. www.ewtnvatican.com › articles › exploring-theExploring the Mysteries of Purgatory and the Importance of ...

    5 days ago · This communal aspect of purgatory underscores the interconnectedness of the Church, both living and deceased. “Purgatory is not an individualistic doctrine,” he continued, “It’s something the whole Church does together. As we pray for the dead, we’re also acknowledging our hope that someone will pray for us. Together, we help each ...

  3. international.la-croix.com › religion › why-doWhy do Catholics pray for the dead? - Catholic news – La ...

    1 day ago · Beyond biblical and spiritual reasons, Father Djé noted that praying for the deceased also “helps us psychologically bear grief and maintain our connection with those who are no longer with us ...

  4. www.catholicworldreport.com › 2024/11/01 › why-prayWhy pray for the dead? - Catholic World Report

    1 day ago · So, what we Catholics do in November in terms of praying for the faithful departed (and note that term—not the “dead” but the faithful departed, i.e., those we hope have fulfilled the ...

  5. ewtn.co.uk › chpop-7-practical-ways-to-pray-for7 Practical Ways to Pray for the Dead During Holy Souls ...

    • Make Sacrifices for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Mortifications throughout your day can be offered up for the purification of souls in Purgatory! Examples include skipping the creamer in your coffee, holding your tongue when tempted to gossip, or fasting from social media on Sundays–to name a few.
    • Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. You can find a guide for praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet here.
    • Pray the Office of the Dead. The National Catholic Register has a guide here.
    • Request a Mass to be offered for the repose of souls (or a deceased family member or friend) In addition, you can offer your communion for the souls in Purgatory.

  6. www.armagharchdiocese.org › wp-content › uploadsPrayers during the Wake of the deceased. - armagharchdiocese.org

    Prayer: Lord, we are grieving now for someone we loved and cherished. The experience of death and bereavement can stir up in us feelings of fear for the future and lack of confidence. Renew our confidence that you are always with us no matter what trials face us now or in the future. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen 3.

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  8. www.nhsfife.org › media › 0dnuxsi6Commendation of the dying and prayers for the dead.

    Let us pray; Lord Jesus, our Redeemer, you willingly gave yourself up to death so that all people might be saved and pass from death to new life. Listen to our prayers, look with love on your people who mourn and pray for their brother/sister N. Lord Jesus, holy and compassionate: forgive N his/her sins.