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“The dust returns to the earth, whence it came, and the soul returns unto
God who gave it.”
I now recall the life of __________________________, may (s/he) rest
in peace. Grateful for the blessings of that life, I hope and pray that
(her/his) good qualities will have a lasting influence upon 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 I
help to perpetuate that which was good and meaningful to (her/him).
And may we in the land of the living learn to turn to each other always in
loving kindness.
(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.
Pueblo Blessing
Hold on to what is good even if it is a handful of earth.
Hold on to what you believe even if it is a tree which stands by itself.
Hold on to what you must do even if it is a long way from here.
Hold on to life even when it is easier letting go.
Hold on to my hand even when I have gone away from you.
