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"The Chaplet for the Dead" (see prayer text below) is a compassionate prayer devotion for the faithful departed. It combines pleas for God's mercy and eternal rest with expressions of faith, hope, and love. Through gentle, repeated invocations, this devotion creates a soothing rhythm that seeks peace for the deceased and consolation for the living. The chaplet reminds those praying of God's endless compassion, the promise of salvation, and the enduring bond between the living and the dead in the embrace of divine love.
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* Chaplet for the Dead *
Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord;
R: Lord, hear my voice.
Let thine ears be attentive
R: to the voice of my supplication.
If thou, O Lord, shalt observe our iniquities,
R: O Lord, who shall endure it?
For with thee there is merciful forgiveness;
R: and by reason of Thy law, I have waited for Thee, O Lord.
My soul hath relied on His word:
R: my soul hath hoped in the Lord.
From the morning watch even until night,
R: let Israel hope in the Lord.
Because with the Lord there is mercy,
R: and with Him plentiful redemption.
And he shall redeem Israel
R: from all his iniquities.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
R: And let perpetual light shine upon them.
Act of Faith:
My God, I believe in Thee,
R: because Thou art Truth itself; I firmly
believe the truths revealed to the Church.
Act of Hope:
My God, I hope in Thee,
R: because Thou art infinitely good.
Act of Charity:
My God, I love Thee with all my heart, and above all things,
R: because Thou art infinitely perfect; and I love my neighbor
as myself, for the love of Thee.
On all large beads:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
R: And let perpetual light shine upon them.
On all small beads:
Sweet Heart of Jesus,
R: be my love.
Sweet Heart of Mary,
R: be my salvation.
Closing Prayers:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
R: And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R: Amen.
May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus
Christ bless us and console us and gently wipe every
tear from our eyes.
R: Amen.
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"The Chaplet for the Dead" (see prayer text below) is a compassionate prayer devotion for the faithful departed. It combines pleas for God's mercy and eternal rest with expressions of faith, hope, and love. Through gentle, repeated invocations, this devotion creates a soothing rhythm that seeks peace for the deceased and consolation for the living. The chaplet reminds those praying of God's endless compassion, the promise of salvation, and the enduring bond between the living and the dead in the embrace of divine love.
*† THE CATHOLIC CRUSADE - A Catholic Prayer Ministry †*
View our complete listing of prayer videos - bit.ly/CatholicPrayerVideos
Website, Blog & Newsletter - thecatholiccrusade.com
* Chaplet for the Dead *
Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord;
R: Lord, hear my voice.
Let thine ears be attentive
R: to the voice of my supplication.
If thou, O Lord, shalt observe our iniquities,
R: O Lord, who shall endure it?
For with thee there is merciful forgiveness;
R: and by reason of Thy law, I have waited for Thee, O Lord.
My soul hath relied on His word:
R: my soul hath hoped in the Lord.
From the morning watch even until night,
R: let Israel hope in the Lord.
Because with the Lord there is mercy,
R: and with Him plentiful redemption.
And he shall redeem Israel
R: from all his iniquities.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
R: And let perpetual light shine upon them.
Act of Faith:
My God, I believe in Thee,
R: because Thou art Truth itself; I firmly
believe the truths revealed to the Church.
Act of Hope:
My God, I hope in Thee,
R: because Thou art infinitely good.
Act of Charity:
My God, I love Thee with all my heart, and above all things,
R: because Thou art infinitely perfect; and I love my neighbor
as myself, for the love of Thee.
On all large beads:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
R: And let perpetual light shine upon them.
On all small beads:
Sweet Heart of Jesus,
R: be my love.
Sweet Heart of Mary,
R: be my salvation.
Closing Prayers:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
R: And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R: Amen.
May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus
Christ bless us and console us and gently wipe every
tear from our eyes.
R: Amen.
*Our Mission Statement*
Our mission is to foster prayer and spiritual growth within the online Catholic community. In addition to our online work, our mission provides financial support to Catholic schools and education, various national Catholic charities, local Catholic religious organizations, pro-life ministries, and local food banks, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters.
*Support of Our Mission*
Are you interested in supporting our mission? Learn more about us and how you can help - thecatholiccrusade.com/support
#purgatory #chapletforthedead #thecatholiccrusade #prayersforthedeceased
