Prayer for a Dying Person
“For death is not a cause for mourning, but the beginning of true life.” — Saint Ambrose of Milan
Public Domain: The paralytic is lowered through the roof of a crowded house so that Christ can reach him and cure him. Engraving by J. Newton, 1795 , after C.R. Ryley via Wellcome Collection.
About This Prayer
This Prayer for Those We Love by Saint Ambrose of Milan expresses a deep Christian hope rooted in eternal life and communion with others in heaven. Saint Ambrose of Milan, one of the great early Church Fathers, reminds us that love does not end at death but is fulfilled in God. The prayer reflects the Catholic belief in the communion of saints and the longing for reunion with those we cherish.
It is especially meaningful for those grieving the loss of loved ones or praying for the souls of the faithful departed. The prayer also echoes the promise of Christ in The Gospel of John 14:3, where Jesus assures His followers that He will prepare a place for them so that they may be with Him forever. It encourages trust in God’s mercy and the hope that earthly separation will give way to eternal joy.
The Prayer
Prayer for Those We Love (Saint Ambrose of Milan):
Lord God, we can hope for others nothing better than the happiness we desire for ourselves.
Therefore, I pray you, do not separate me after death from those I tenderly loved on earth.
Grant than where I am they may be with me, and that I may enjoy their presence in heaven after being so often deprived of it on earth.
Lord God, I ask you to receive your beloved children immediately into your life-giving heart.
After this brief life on earth, give them eternal happiness. Amen.
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When To Pray
This prayer is especially fitting during times of grief, remembrance, or quiet reflection on eternal life. It may be prayed after the loss of a loved one, on anniversaries of death, or during visits to cemeteries, particularly around All Souls’ Day. It is also meaningful during personal prayer when you feel the absence of someone dear or when you desire to entrust loved ones to God’s care. Catholics may also include it in nightly prayer, asking God to keep those they love close to Him both now and in the life to come.
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About This Prayer
This Prayer for Those We Love by Saint Ambrose of Milan expresses a deep Christian hope rooted in eternal life and communion with others in heaven. Saint Ambrose of Milan, one of the great early Church Fathers, reminds us that love does not end at death but is fulfilled in God. The prayer reflects the Catholic belief in the communion of saints and the longing for reunion with those we cherish.
It is especially meaningful for those grieving the loss of loved ones or praying for the souls of the faithful departed. The prayer also echoes the promise of Christ in The Gospel of John 14:3, where Jesus assures His followers that He will prepare a place for them so that they may be with Him forever. It encourages trust in God’s mercy and the hope that earthly separation will give way to eternal joy.
When To Pray
This prayer is especially fitting during times of grief, remembrance, or quiet reflection on eternal life. It may be prayed after the loss of a loved one, on anniversaries of death, or during visits to cemeteries, particularly around All Souls’ Day. It is also meaningful during personal prayer when you feel the absence of someone dear or when you desire to entrust loved ones to God’s care. Catholics may also include it in nightly prayer, asking God to keep those they love close to Him both now and in the life to come.
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