I found this amazing while writing an essay for my Fundamental Theology class today. This is the Prayer of Commendation that is said over a dying person during the the Viaticum.
Go forth, Christian soul, from this world
in the name of God the almighty Father,
who created you
in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God,
who suffered for you
in name of the Holy Spirit
who was poured out upon you
Go forth, faithful Christian soul
May you live in peace this day,
may your home be with God in Zion
with Mary, the virgin Mother of God
with Joseph, and the angels and the saints...
May you return to your Creator
who formed you from the dust of the earth
May holy Mary, the angels, and all the saints
come to meet you as you go forth from this life...
May you see your Redeemer face to face...
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2 comments:
I love this.
That's a beautiful prayer!
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