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 Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to you our brother (sister) N., who was reborn by water and the Spirit in Holy Baptism. Grant that his death may recall to us your victory over death, and be an occasion for us to renew our trust in your Father’s  love. Give us, we pray, the faith to follow where you have led the way; and where you live and reign with the Father and  the Holy Spirit, to the ages of ages. Amen.

Father of all, we pray to you for N., and for all those whom we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

At the Eucharist.

Preface of the Commemoration of the Dead

Almighty God, we thank you that in your great love you have fed us with the spiritual food and drink of the Body and  Blood of your Son Jesus Christ, and have given us a foretaste  of your heavenly banquet. Grant that this Sacrament may be to us a comfort in affliction, and a pledge of our inheritance  in that kingdom where there is no death, neither sorrow nor  crying, but the fullness of joy with all your saints; through  Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.