Prayers of remembrance
Find comfort in times of sadness and reflect on the lasting impact your loved ones have made with our beautiful prayers of remembrance.
"You have turned my mourning into dancing,
you have stripped off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy."
Psalm 30:11
When the burden of grief is heavy,
lighten our load and lift our spirits.
When despair darkens our horizon,
shine forth your light and lead the way.
When our hearts feel broken,
comfort us and hold us in your embrace.
When we rage against the injustice of loss,
channel this power into all that is good.
When sorrow surrounds us,
wrap us in hope that we may endure.
When we are overwhelmed in the dark of night,
may the breaking of dawn bring peace.
For we know, O Lord, our God
that you hear our cries for help,
and so we ask you to
turn our mourning into dancing,
to take away our sadness
and to clothe us with joy.
Amen.
Catherine Gorman/CAFOD