During this time of worldwide suffering and sorrow, there are
many souls who are facing death alone in hospitals and nursing homes. Because of lock downs and regulations, family
and friends, as well as priests and clergy are not allowed to enter or to be
with people at this most important moment of their death. What a cross!
We can make a difference by “spiritually adopting” a soul that is
nearing the moment of death, and offering prayers of intercession on his/her
behalf.
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
May Mary the most merciful
Virgin Mother of God, kindest comforter of them that mourn, commend to her Son
the soul of this His servant/handmaid, that through her maternal intercession
he/she may overcome the dread of death, and with her as guide, joyfully reach
his longed-for home in the heavenly fatherland. Amen. Our Lady, Comforter of the Afflicted, pray
for us!
Prayer to St. Joseph
To thee, I have recourse, St.
Joseph, patron of the dying; and to thee, at whose blessed death watchfully
assisted Jesus and Mary, by both these dearest pledges, I earnestly recommend
the soul of this servant/handmaid in the sufferings of his/her last agony, that
he/she may by your protection be delivered from the snares of the devil and
from eternal death, and may merit to attain everlasting joy. Through the same
Christ Our Lord. Amen. St. Joseph,
patron of the dying, pray for us!
Prayer to the Guardian Angel
O holy Guardian Angel, do not
abandon this soul, but fight for him and preserve him from the assaults of the
evil one. Comfort him in the face of his
suffering and calm his fears; guide him along the path between from time into
eternity. Amen. Holy Guardian Angels,
pray for us!
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, assist these souls in their last agony.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, may they breathe forth their souls
in peace with Thee, Amen.
