The priest offers the words, "The Body of Christ." The dying person responds, "Amen." After communion is administered, the priest proclaims, "May the Lord Jesus protect you and lead you to eternal life." The rite concludes with prayer and a blessing.
Lord Jesus, holy and compassionate: forgive N his/her sins. By dying you unlocked the gates of life for those who believe in you: do not let our brother/ sister be parted from you, but by your glorious power give him/her light, joy and peace in heaven where you live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
The ceremony begins with the sign of the cross. Next, if the individual is conscious and able to speak, he will administer Reconciliation or confession. This involves the sick or dying person confessing their sins to the priest. The priest will then ask God for his forgiveness.
God, we thank you that you never leave us, that you never forsake us, but you love us. We trust you, and pray this in your name. Amen.”
ALMIGHTY and Eternal God, the everlasting salvation of them that believe, hear us on behalf of Thy sick servant, N.N., for whom we implore the aid of Thy pitying mercy, that, with his/her bodily health restored, s/he may render thanks to Thee in Thy Church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer For Comfort In Suffering
Loving God, I pray that you will comfort me in my suffering, lend skill to the hands of my healers, and bless the means used for my cure. Give me such confidence in the power of your grace, that even when I am afraid, I may put my whole trust in you; through our Savior Jesus Christ.
“The Rosary is the most excellent form of prayer and the most efficacious means of attaining eternal life. It is the remedy for all our evils, the root of all our blessings. There is no more excellent way of praying.” – Saint Pope Leo XIII.
The chaplain's job is to provide comfort and counseling, and to ensure that the patient, loved ones, and caregivers are ready to move on when the time comes to do so. After the death of a patient, the chaplain often provides bereavement services and grief counseling for loved ones.
Always remind me that You are always there beside me, God, wherever I am and whatever comes my way. Through it all, God, remind me to stay away from worry. Instead, help me to always look to You for comfort and peace, and to trust You whatever circumstances I have in life.
The priest offers the words, "The Body of Christ." The dying person responds, "Amen." After communion is administered, the priest proclaims, "May the Lord Jesus protect you and lead you to eternal life." The rite concludes with prayer and a blessing.
Eternal rest grant unto him (her) O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him (her). May the soul of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
God of all goodness, Look with mercy on all who suffer any kind of infirmity, sickness or injury, that they may be comforted. Let your hand of healing and protection be upon them. When they are fearful, ease their fear and anxieties. When they are afraid, give them strength and courage.
Dear God I ask for peace of mind. I pray that I am calm, collected and tranquil at all times today. I rest and relax in your presence.
It's a short and powerful, usually repeated prayer: Κύριε Ιησού Χριστέ, Υιέ του Θεού, ελέησόν με, translated, “Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me.” A slightly longer version, which is what I learned to pray, is, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
"Death ends a life, not a relationship." "But there was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer." "They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies."
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Catholic end-of-life practices.
Catholic family members and catholic clergy may visit and pray with the patient throughout their illness. When a Catholic patient has a serious illness, they may request a priest visit to hear confession and give communion.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (2276) affirms that "those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect." As such, the Catechism views palliative care as a "special form of disinterested charity [that] should be encouraged" (2279).
Any deliberate action that brings an end to human life is considered sinful and wrong. Catholics believe that humans who are dying should be supported in this process and helped to die well. This involves the use of palliative care and hospices. Catholics reject all forms of euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Loving Father, touch me now with your healing hands, for I believe that your will is for me to be well in mind, body, soul and spirit. Cover me with the most precious blood of your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Cast anything that should not be in me.
These three powerful morning prayers are the prayers of thanksgiving, the Lord's Prayer, and the prayer of Jabez. Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, the Bible tells us to enter his gates with thanksgiving, and Jabez prayed to God and God granted him his request.