Prayer On The Death Of A Loved One
Father,
it was you who created Ps 139:13
and knit him/her together in her mother's womb. Wis 7:1
You have written him/her name on the palm of your hands Is 49:16
and he/she is precious in your eyes. Is 43:4
You called him/her to walk in your presence Ps 56:14
and live a tale of friendship with you, cf Wis 7:27; Jms 2:23
and your Spirit enabled him/her
to touch people’s hearts and enrich their lives.
He/she looked for the best in people cf Rom 12:10-19
and rejoiced in all that is good and honourable. cf Phil 4:4-9 He/she worked cheerfully and lived at peace with others. Rom 12:8,18 He/she had a profound respect for everyone Rom 12:10
and was, for some,
even closer than a brother/sister. Prov 18:24
Embrace him/her warmly, Father, this day and always, cf Lk 15:20
crowning him/her with your love and compassion. Amen. Ps 103:4
Nicholas Hutchinson, FSC
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