Saints LightEternal Rest
From the opening chant of the ancient Requiem Mass. Pray it whenever you hear of a death, pass a cemetery, or remember someone who has died.
The prayer
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
In Latin
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Requiescant in pace. Amen.
Pray it this week
Each day this week, pray Eternal Rest by name for one person you know who has died.
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