Eternal Rest

The Church never forgets the faithful departed. The Eternal Rest prayer is a brief, steady act of charity for souls in purgatory.

Say it after hearing of a death, at gravesides, or at the end of the day for those you love who have gone before you.

The Prayer

Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Sources: Traditional public-domain form; cf. Baltimore Manual of Prayers (1889) and related older Catholic prayer books.

For November, pray with the Prayers for the Holy Souls booklet, a printable PDF of prayers for the dead, $4.99.

---

If these prayers help you, you can support Daily Catholic Prayers, a private passion project, starting at $5.