Prayer for the dead is almost a battle with the reality of death and destruction that weighs down upon the earthly existence of man. This is and remains a particular revelation of the Resurrection.
This is Viaticum, food for the journey. Members of the local Church may wish to join the family in a vigil of prayer. After the person's death, the family is encouraged to continue in prayer ...
One of the best ways we can deal with our pain is by bringing those feelings to the Lord, laying them down at his feet in surrender and sadness. Here, then, are four heartfelt prayers for the death of ...