The dying person, if conscious, often makes a confession before receiving the Anointing of the Sick (mentioned above) which is administered with oil by a priest. This is followed by one’s last communion, also called viaticum, which means “food for the journey”, God willing, to Heaven!
To find spiritual healing and comfort during times of suffering from a terminal illness or impending death of a loved one, look to the Lord. The following prayers are wonderful to use to offer peace to a dying person and their loved ones during a difficult time. Prayer for the loss ...
Grace is what counts here: grace given us by the priests in the person of Christ in the all the sacraments. Let us all pray that our priests be inspired by the Holy Spirit to radiate Christ’s grace and, thus, His love for us, so that we might do the same for each other!
A selection of prayers for those who are suffering through oppression or natural disaster throughout the world, together with verses and quotes that seem relevant. Many struggle to see God when faced with natural disaster or the cruelty of other human beings. But God is always there in the ha...
When your child thinks of Mother’s Day prayers, you are probably the first person she considers. Her prayers might also cover a stepmother, if her family is divided by divorce. A simple prayer could include, “Thank you, God, for my mom. Help her every day and help me be good. Ame...
Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Thank you for forgiving me of my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life. Make me the kind of person yo...
Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Thank you for forgiving me of my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life. Make me the kind of person yo...
Prayer For The Sick And Dying Lord Jesus, who dies for me, have mercy on me. Lord I believe in You. I believe all You have taught me by Your Word and by Your Church. In You, Lord, I put all my trust: O let me never be confounded. Hide me, dear Jesus, in Your Wounds: bath...
Thank you for communicating your love for us in a way that is so personal, so extravagant, and so gracious. Thank you for dying and then rising from the dead so we could have hope. Thank you for proving that you are real, you are powerful, and that only you give us the power to ...
Serenity prayer for dogs that are dying Lord, [name]'s time here on Earth is coming to an end, and I'd like to ask you to guide them over the rainbow bridge. Please hold [name]'s paw, pet their ears, and take away their pain so that they may only know peace as they take the...