prayers at the time of death

litany of the saints

When the condition of the dying person calls for the use of brief forms of prayer, those who are present are encouraged to pray the litany of the saints—or at least some of its invocations—for him or her. Special mention may be made of the patron saints of the dying person, of the family, and of the parish. The litany may be said or sung in the usual way. Other customary prayers may also be used.

Lord have mercy Lord, have mercy

Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy

Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy

Holy Mary, Mother of God pray for him/her

Holy angels of God

Abraham, our father in faith

David, leader of God’s people

All holy patriarchs and prophets

Saint John the Baptist

Saint Joseph

Saint Peter and Saint Paul pray for him/her

Saint Andrew

Saint John

Saint Mary Magdalene

Saint Stephen

Saint Ignatius

Saint Lawrence

Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity

Saint Agnes

Saint Gregory

Saint Augustine

Saint Athanasius

Saint Basil

Saint Martin

Saint Benedict

Saint Francis and Saint Dominic

Saint Francis Xavier

Saint John Vianney

Saint Catherine

Saint Teresa

Other saints may be included here.

All holy men and women

Lord, be merciful Lord, save your people

From all evil

From every sin

From Satan’s power

At the moment of death Lord, save your people

From everlasting death

On the day of judgment

By your coming as man

By your suffering and cross

By your death and rising to new life

By your return in glory to the Father

By your gift of the Holy Spirit

By your coming again in glory

Be merciful to us sinners Lord, hear our prayer

Bring N. to eternal life, first promised to him/her in baptism

Raise N. on the last day, for he/she has eaten the Bread of life

Let N. share in your glory, for he/she has shared in your suffering and death

Jesus, Son of the living God Lord, hear our prayer

Christ, hear us Christ, hear us

Lord Jesus, hear our prayer Lord Jesus, hear our prayer

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  3. marked prayers
  1. introduction
  2. how to be a true catholic
  3. basic prayers
  4. preparation for mass
  5. the eucharistic sacrifice
  6. order of mass (english)
  7. order of mass (latin)
  8. Order of Mass — Latin · English
  9. prayers after mass
  10. acts of thanksgiving after the mass (priest)
  11. acts of thanksgiving after the mass (layman)
  12. communion outside mass
  13. guide for a good confession
  14. devotions to the blessed trinity
  15. devotions to our lord jesus christ
  16. devotions to the holy spirit
  17. devotions to the blessed virgin mary
  18. may devotions
  19. novena to the immaculate conception
  20. devotions to st. joseph
  21. prayers at the time of death
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