Catholic Prayer for the Dead

Catholic Prayer for the Dead

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, give to the souls of Thy servants departed full remission of all their offences, that, through the help of pious supplications, they may obtain the pardon of which they have been always desirous; who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen.

V. Give them, O Lord, eternal rest.

R. And let perpetual light shine unto them.

V. May they rest in peace.

R. Amen.

This Catholic Prayer for the Dead is short and easy to pray. It is a traditional prayer that can be prayed for someone who has just died or for someone who has passed away a while ago. We pray for the souls of those who have died to rest in peace. It is a good prayer to say not only on All Souls’ Day, but at any time we think about someone we know who has passed away. For more prayers for the dead, for someone who is dying, as well as scripture passages to read, see the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website.

If you are looking for more prayers to help you grow closer to our Lord you can find more in the Prayers section. There is also a section focused on Mass Prayers.

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