- Reinhold Niebuhr
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day … Read More
God of all mystery, whose ways are beyond understanding,
lead us, who grieve at this untimely death,
to a new and deeper faith in your … Read More
lead us, who grieve at this untimely death,
to a new and deeper faith in your … Read More
- Revised Standard Version
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want;
he makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters;
He restores … Read More
he makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters;
He restores … Read More
Lord Jesus Christ, we thank you
for all the benefits you have won for us,
for all the pains and insults you have borne for … Read More
for all the benefits you have won for us,
for all the pains and insults you have borne for … Read More
God our Father,
we thank you that you have made each of us
in your own image,
and given us gifts and talents with which … Read More
we thank you that you have made each of us
in your own image,
and given us gifts and talents with which … Read More
Almighty God,
you love everything you have made
and judge us with infinite mercy and justice.
We rejoice in your promises of pardon, joy and … Read More
you love everything you have made
and judge us with infinite mercy and justice.
We rejoice in your promises of pardon, joy and … Read More
God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those … Read More
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those … Read More
Lord, in weakness or in strength
we bear your image.
We pray for those we love
who now live in a land of shadows,
where … Read More
we bear your image.
We pray for those we love
who now live in a land of shadows,
where … Read More
God be in my head,
and in my understanding;
God be in my eyes,
and in my looking;
God be in my mouth,
and in … Read More
and in my understanding;
God be in my eyes,
and in my looking;
God be in my mouth,
and in … Read More
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, refresh me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of … Read More
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, refresh me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of … Read More
Living God, you have lit the day with the sun’s light
and the midnight with shining stars.
Lighten our hearts with the bright beams
of … Read More
and the midnight with shining stars.
Lighten our hearts with the bright beams
of … Read More
We beseech Thee, O Lord,
in Thy mercy,
to have pity on the soul of Thy handmaid;
do Thou, Who hast freed her
from the … Read More
in Thy mercy,
to have pity on the soul of Thy handmaid;
do Thou, Who hast freed her
from the … Read More
Lord God, creator of all,
you have made us creatures of this earth
but have also promised us a share in life eternal:
receive our … Read More
you have made us creatures of this earth
but have also promised us a share in life eternal:
receive our … Read More
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God.
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: … Read More
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: … Read More
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore … Read More
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore … Read More
God of hope,
we come to you in shock and grief and confusion of heart.
Help us to find peace in the knowledge
of your … Read More
we come to you in shock and grief and confusion of heart.
Help us to find peace in the knowledge
of your … Read More
O God, you do not willingly grieve or afflict your children.
Look with pity on the suffering of this family in their loss.
Sustain them … Read More
Look with pity on the suffering of this family in their loss.
Sustain them … Read More
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has blessed us all with the gift of this earthly life
and has … Read More
who has blessed us all with the gift of this earthly life
and has … Read More
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of … Read More
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of … Read More
Heavenly Father,
you have not made us for darkness and death,
but for life with you for ever.
Without you we have nothing to hope … Read More
you have not made us for darkness and death,
but for life with you for ever.
Without you we have nothing to hope … Read More
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the … Read More
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the … Read More
Our Father who art in heaven;
Hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;
Give … Read More
Hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;
Give … Read More
The Lord is here,
his Spirit is with us.
We need not fear,
his Spirit is with us.
We are surrounded by love,
his Spirit … Read More
his Spirit is with us.
We need not fear,
his Spirit is with us.
We are surrounded by love,
his Spirit … Read More
Father in heaven, we praise your name
for all who have finished this life loving and trusting you,
for the example of their lives,
the … Read More
for all who have finished this life loving and trusting you,
for the example of their lives,
the … Read More
Lord Jesus, our redeemer,
you willingly gave yourself up to death,
so that all might be saved and pass from death to life.
By dying … Read More
you willingly gave yourself up to death,
so that all might be saved and pass from death to life.
By dying … Read More
Almighty God, in your great love
you crafted us by your hand
and breathed life into us by your Spirit.
Although we became a rebellious … Read More
you crafted us by your hand
and breathed life into us by your Spirit.
Although we became a rebellious … Read More
When I am dead,
Cry for me a little,
Think of me sometimes
But not too much.
Think of me now and again
As I was in life at some … Read More
Father of all mercies and God of all consolation,
you pursue us with untiring love
and dispel the shadow of death
with the bright dawn … Read More
you pursue us with untiring love
and dispel the shadow of death
with the bright dawn … Read More
Eternal God and Father,
we praise you that you have made people
to share life together
and to reflect your glory in the world.
We … Read More
we praise you that you have made people
to share life together
and to reflect your glory in the world.
We … Read More
- St Francis of Assisi
Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is discord, union;
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Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is discord, union;
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God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those … Read More
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those … Read More
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, refresh me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of … Read More
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, refresh me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of … Read More
God our refuge and strength,
close at hand in our distress;
meet us in our sorrow and lift our eyes
to the peace and light … Read More
close at hand in our distress;
meet us in our sorrow and lift our eyes
to the peace and light … Read More