The human has a cycle to fulfill on earth. Life is finite from the physical point of view since when matter ceases to fulfill its functions, it dies.
However, the soul transcends to another higher state, to a divine state. According to the Christian religion, when a person dies, the soul separates from the body and transcends until it meets God.
In this article you will find beautiful prayers and phrases that you can pray to send good energy to the souls of your deceased loved ones and that they may rest in peace.
Prayers for the faithful departed on their day
Find below a large number of prayers for the deceased that you can pray on an anniversary or simply when you want to connect with their souls.
Beautiful prayers for the dead
Here I will share two prayers for the deceased on their anniversary that you can pray to ask that their soul rest in peace and be enlightened by the grace of God. Choose between these prayers for death anniversarythe one you need.
Prayer to protect the soul
Oh Jesus, the only consolation in the eternal hours of pain, the only consolation, support in the immense emptiness that death causes among loved ones! You, Lord, whom the heavens, the earth and men saw cry on sad days;
You, Lord, who have wept at the impulse of the most tender of affections over the tomb of a favorite friend;
You, oh Jesus! that you felt sorry for the mourning of a broken home and of hearts that moaned inconsolably in it;
You, loving Father, also pity our tears. Look at them, Lord, how the blood of the sorrowful soul, for the loss of one who was a dearest debtor, a faithful friend, a fervent Christian.
Look at them, Lord, as a heartfelt tribute that we offer you for his soul, so that you can purify it in your most precious blood and take it to heaven as soon as possible, if you still do not enjoy it!
Look at them, Lord, so that you give us strength, patience, compliance with your divine will in this tremendous test that tortures the soul! Look at them, oh sweet, oh most pious Jesus! and for them grant that those of us who here on earth have lived tied with the very strong ties of affection, and now mourn the momentary absence of the loved one, may meet again with You in Heaven, to live eternally united in your Heart. Amen.
Prayer to commend the soul
“Today sir, we entrust to you the soul of this servant (name of the deceased) and we ask you not to deny him entry to your paradise. Recognize him as your son, as your work. Fill his soul with joy before your blessed presence, forget all his past sins. Because although he has sinned, he never denied you as his Father, nor the Holy Spirit. ”
Prayer to protect the soul
It causes us sadness and a lot of pain,
memories are raw
however we are aware
that we pass to a superior state,
you already left the earthly plane,
My God, you who know our deep sadness,
for the death of “name of the deceased”,
grant us the consolation of believing
that will live forever with you,
in the glory of the Lord.
Grant them the joy of eternal rest
in the bosom of your infinite love,
we ask you, my Father,
listen to my pleas, prayers and cry,
grant him eternal peace, forgive him,
forgive his sins and his soul,
let perpetual light shine upon him.
There is nothing sadder
to say goodbye to a loved one,
This momentary absence
this emptiness that leaves us,
we will only be filled when we meet
to live forever in heaven.
Oh God heavenly father,
We ask you for the soul of “name of the deceased”,
free her from all sin,
purify her, purify her soul,
give him forgiveness and eternal rest.
we are very sorry
for such an unfortunate loss,
Lord, we ask you from heart and soul
that when his soul reaches heaven,
be received, recognized,
Lord, as your son.
“A flower under your grave withers,
a tear on his memory evaporates,
a prayer for his soul, God receives it”
Amen.
Prayers for a deceased young man
If the deceased is a young person, here I share two short and beautiful prayers for the deceased, to bless their soul and accompany them on the way to heaven.
Prayer for a deceased youth
Do not let any of your children be lost in the fire where there is no longer regret. We entrust our souls to you, Lord, that we may not be afraid to meet you at the hour of our departure. Welcome us into your infinite arms of mercy. Amen…”
Prayer for a deceased child
Lord, you who know our deep sadness for the death of the child N., grant those of us who comply with your will to take him with pain, the consolation of believing that he lives eternally with you in glory. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for a dearly deceased
The best way to keep a deceased person alive is to remember the good things that they have left for the earthly passage. Here I will share two prayers for the deceased on their anniversary, to remember them with love and ask for the blessing of their souls.
Prayer for a loved one
Lord, we entrust to you the soul of your servant (mentions the name of the deceased) and we beseech you, Christ Jesus, Savior of the world, that you do not deny her entry into the lap of your patriarchs, since for her you mercifully descended from heaven to earth.
Recognize her, Lord, as your creature; not created by foreign gods, but by you, the only living and true God, because there is no other God besides you nor anyone who produces your works.
Fill, Lord, her soul with joy in your presence and do not remember her past sins or the excesses to which the impetus or ardor of concupiscence led her.
Because, although he has sinned, he never denied the Father, nor the Son, nor the Holy Spirit; rather, he believed himself, he was zealous for the honor of God and faithfully worshiped the God who made it all.
Prayer to San Judas Tadeo for the deceased
Oh San Judas Tadeo! We come before you
For we know you understand our pain,
Since you witnessed the departure of Jesus,
You saw when he suffered on the cross and all that he had to suffer,
You accompanied our Mother Mary in such a crucial moment.
We know you understand what it feels like to lose a loved one,
The sadness that our hearts experience,
And our concern
For knowing that his soul is with Our Lord.
We beg you to intercede for (say the name of the deceased),
And may all your sins be forgiven,
That from today wake up to eternity,
That I can roam in the sky,
And with my prayers, may your permanence be fraternal.
Help me to understand the designs of God,
To have the courage and constantly pray for him,
And may it be a living testimony of your love and protection,
Wipe away my tears and bless my prayer.
Help me not to faint
And understand that (we say the name of the deceased) has already departed from the earthly world,
So as not to neglect those who are by my side,
And they need my love and my care.
I trust and I am in your hands,
Bless me and guide me,
In the name of our Father,
Amen.
What do you think of these prayers for the deceased on their anniversary?
Phrases for deceased parents
In addition to a prayer for a deceased father on his anniversary, you can use the phrases. Discover below, phrases to remember deceased parents on their anniversary or at the time you need it.
- You are no longer by my side, but I feel you as close as ever.
- Every man dies, but not all men really live like you did.
- As long as I live, you too will live forever in my memory.
- Everything in this life is luck and mine was undoubtedly meeting you.
- God gave us memory to never forget who we love.
- When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
- I realized how beautiful the sky was the other day, I realized it was because you were up there.
- I will not be sad because you left, I will be happy every day for every moment I lived by your side and your indelible memory.
- The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, but felt with the heart, as I feel you.
- Every time I’m sad because I miss you, I remember how lucky I am to have always had you by my side.
More prayers for protection
If you liked these prayers for the deceased, here I share others to ask for protection for the souls of the deceased but also of loved ones in life:
- Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel: know the story of San Miguel and learn wonderful prayers to guide your loved ones on a path full of love and light in life.
- Miraculous prayers for urgent matters: If you are going through a problem that is difficult to solve, here you will find powerful prayers that will help you find the way and get rid of your problems.
- Prayer The Magnificent: Learn about the legend of La Magnifica and learn powerful protection prayers to bless your loved ones.
Do you usually say prayers for the deceased?
No. I do not usually pray for the deceased
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