God’s mercy and rest for the faithful departed.
English and Latin · 1911 source
Traditional prayer collection · 3 prayers
Traditional Prayers for the Faithful Departed
Remember those who have died and ask God to grant them mercy, rest and peace. Choose a short prayer, pray Psalm 129, De Profundis, or name someone in the Prayer for a Deceased Person.
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For a short prayer, begin with Eternal Rest. To pray for someone by name, choose the Prayer for a Deceased Person. De Profundis is the longer prayer from Psalm 129 in the Douay-Rheims numbering.
Begin with one prayer, or choose another below for your intention. Each prayer is given in full on its own page.
Prayers in this collection
Rest and peace for the departed.
English and Latin · 1911 source
God’s mercy, relief from the pains of Purgatory, and eternal rest for the faithful departed.
English · 1911 source
Questions about this collection
What is a short Catholic prayer for someone who has died?
Eternal Rest is a short prayer asking God to grant eternal rest and perpetual light to the faithful departed. Its page gives the complete prayer.
Can I pray for a deceased person by name?
Yes. You can offer the Prayer for a Deceased Person for someone you wish to remember. Its page gives the complete traditional wording and source.
What is De Profundis?
De Profundis is Psalm 129 in the Douay-Rheims numbering, beginning “Out of the depths.” This collection links to the full prayer for the faithful departed and its source.
Historical sources
These prayers come from the books named below. Each prayer’s page links to its source. Notes explain unfamiliar older expressions where needed.
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