Saints LightPrayer for a Happy Death
A prayer for the grace of a good death, prepared and at peace with God, a devotion the Church has long entrusted to St Joseph as patron of the dying; written for this app. Pray it regularly, and especially in old age or serious illness.
The prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, you know the day and the hour when you will call me home. I do not ask you to tell me when. I ask you to make me ready.
Grant me true sorrow for my sins and the grace to receive the sacraments of the Church before I die. Let me be at peace with those I love, and with you. Keep me from despair, and when my strength fails, let me cling to your cross.
St Joseph, who died in the arms of Jesus and Mary, pray for me. Mary, my Mother, be with me at the hour of my death. Jesus, into your hands I commend my spirit. Amen.
Pray it this week
Pray this once this week, and take one practical step toward being ready, such as going to Confession or telling your family you want a priest called when the time comes.
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