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IN MEMORY OF A MOTHER OR FATHER
I now recall my dear (mother/father), ________________, may (s/he)
rest in peace. I am grateful for the gift of (her/his) life, and for the good
memories which enable me to recall the blessings of (her/his) life. May
the love and the kindness with which (s/he) touched my life help me to
share those qualities with others.
With a contrite heart, I repent of my thoughts or acts which may have
caused (her/him) pain, and pray that my transgressions against (her/him)
be pardoned.
May God’s compassion shelter (her/his) soul and sustain my life.
May (her/his) virtues be reflected in my life.
(Add your own thoughts)
May (her/his) soul be bound up in the bond of life.
May (her/his) memory endure as a blessing. Amen.
IN MEMORY OF A WIFE OR HUSBAND
Distressed with a sense of loss, yet sustained and comforted by
wonderful memories, I now recall my beloved (wife/husband),
_________________, may (s/he) rest in peace. Love is strong as death,
and the beauty and the meaning of our life together survive the grave. I
am grateful for the gift of (her/his) life, of (her/his) love, and for the
many blessings which we shared. May they continue to influence my life.
With a contrite heart, I repent of my thoughts or acts which may have
caused her/him pain, and pray that my transgressions against (her/him)
be pardoned.
May God’s compassion shelter (her/his) soul and sustain my life. May
(her/his) virtues be reflected in my life.
(Add your own thoughts)
May (her/his) soul be bound up in the bond of life.
May (her/his) memory endure as a blessing. Amen.
IN MEMORY OF A DAUGHTER OR SON
