A holy death and eternal life.
English · 1911 source
Traditional prayer collection · 7 prayers
Traditional Prayers for a Holy Death
Place your hope in Jesus, ask for mercy at the last hour, and remember those who are dying. Here you will find a prayer for a happy death, offerings concerning the hour of death, and the invocations of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
Browse the prayersA place to begin
Begin with the three short invocations of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. You can pray them for a holy death, or choose a longer prayer for your intention.
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
Mercy for those approaching death.
English · 1911 source
Sacramental help and perseverance at death.
English · 1911 source
Trust in Jesus and the offering of one’s last hour.
English · 1911 source
Contrition and sacramental help at death.
English · 1911 source
Hope of heaven and eternal love of God.
English · 1911 source
Trust and assistance at the hour of death.
English · 1911 source
Questions about this collection
What does “my last agony” mean?
It means the final struggle at the end of life. In the invocations of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, you ask for their help at that hour.
Do these prayers also remember other people who are dying?
Yes. You will find prayers for those who are dying as well as prayers to prepare for your own last hour. Choose the prayer that expresses your intention.
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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