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 those who have died united by love to Thy sacred heart.

Lamb of God, Who wast offered in sacrifice, that Thou mightest lead us out of this land of perdition to the true land of promise: Thou Who hast said: I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, although he be dead, shall live, — give to the souls of the faithful departed that life, the principle of which was imparted to them by the grace of the holy sacraments; bestow upon them the happiness of which they have so often received the precious pledge in Thy heavenly banquet. I desire to have part therein (spiritually,) that I may obtain for them, as much as in me lies, the society of Thine elect for ever; I offer to Thee in their behalf, and especially for N., all the devotions and good works which I may be enabled to perform. Despise not my humble prayer; but be Thou Thyself my consolation in my loss, and grant relief to those souls which were so dear to me, and especially N.

Let shine upon them, Lord, Thy eternal light, that they may dwell for ever with Thy saints: grant this favor to them, I beseech Thee, O God of mercy.