Lord Jesus Christ, meek & humble of heart, you offer to those who follow you a yoke that is good to bear, a burden that is light. Accept, we beg you, our prayer & work of this day, & grant us the rest we need that we may be ever more willing to serve you. #Compline #NightPrayer #Prayer #JesusChrist

Lord #Jesus, we commend to you all those who have died, especially those who, in their lifetime, shared in the sacred ministry: let them praise you for ever in heaven. ~ Be near us, Lord, this evening. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist

Father, we pray for the faithful departed: that through your mercy they may rest in peace. ~ Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist

Give us grace almighty God, so to unite ourselves in faith with #Christ your only Son, who underwent death and lay buried in the tomb, that we may rise again in newness of life with him. The Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen. #Compline #NightPrayer #Prayer

Be mindful of the dead, especially those we have known; have mercy on those who have given us their help. ~ Father, our trust is in you. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist

Lord #JesusChrist, meek & humble of heart, you offer to those who follow you a yoke that is good to bear, a burden that is light. Accept, we beg you, our prayer & work of this day, & grant us the rest we need that we may be ever more willing to serve you. #Compline #NightPrayer #Prayer

Father, grant all sinners peace and forgiveness; let the dead live in the light of your presence. ~ Make us holy as you are holy. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #FeastDay #StMartha #StMary & #StLazarus

Lord, we hold in #prayer: the sick in mind or body, the dying, the grieving, those anxious for their loved ones, those worried about the future, those scared for their safety, any who have lost their faith, all in trouble or distress; keep us safe under the shadow of your wing. Amen.

Receive the departed into your eternal kingdom; sustain our hope to reign with you for ever. ~ Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist #Christ Blessing by J. Kirk Richards

Receive the departed into your eternal kingdom; sustain our hope to reign with you for ever. ~ Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist #Christ Blessing by J. Kirk Richards

Awaken the dead to a glorious resurrection: may we be united with them at the end of time. ~ Your kingdom come! #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist The Saviour by Henry Ossawa Tanner circa 1900-1905

Lord, give peace to our troubled world; and give to your children security of mind and freedom from anxiety. ~ Your kingdom come! #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerforPeace #Prayer #JesusChrist

Father, remember all those who put their hope in you while they lived: through the passion and death of Christ your Son, grant them the remission of all their sins. ~ Lord, help us to love you and to love one another. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayerfortheDead #JesusChrist

Father, we ask you to remember tonight those who are in great difficulty: give new heart to those who have lost their faith in man and in God, to those who seek the truth but cannot find it. ~ Lord, help us to love you and to love one another. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #JesusChrist

Lord #JesusChrist, meek & humble of heart, you offer to those who follow you a yoke that is good to bear, a burden that is light. Accept, we beg you, our prayer & work of this day, & grant us the rest we need that we may be ever more willing to serve you. #Compline #NightPrayer #Prayer

Through all the holy women who live in the light of your glory, grant to the #FaithfulDeparted the everlasting vision of happiness. ~ Lord, remember your Church. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #FeastDay #StMaryMagdalene Risen #Christ with Mary Magdalene by Jen Norton

Bring consolation to all who mourn the dead: may they share the blessed hope of all who have died in the peace of #Christ. ~ Your Kingdom come, O Lord. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist

Blessed are the peacemakers, those who reconcile conflict and hate: they are indeed the sons and daughters of God. ~ Your Kingdom come, O Lord. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist

Pardon the sins of all our departed brothers and sisters: may they enjoy new life in the company of your saints. ~ Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist Second Coming of #Christ by Nikola Sarić

Lord, give eternal rest to the dead: bring the whole Church together in heaven. ~ Father, put new hearts within us. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist

Lord #JesusChrist, meek & humble of heart, you offer to those who follow you a yoke that is good to bear, a burden that is light. Accept, we beg you, our #prayer & work of this day, & grant us the rest we need that we may be ever more willing to serve you. #Compline #NightPrayer

Father, you have promised men and women a share in your Son’s resurrection on the last day: remember those who have gone before us on the path to eternal life. ~ Father, our trust is in you. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist Christ The True Vine by Jodi Simmons

May our departed brothers and sisters come to the heavenly city: there, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, you will reign for ever. ~ Draw all people to yourself, Lord. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist Icon by Philip Davydov and Olga Shalamova

God ever creative, life was your first gift to us: may those who have died come to its fullness in you. ~ Lord, accept our thanks and our prayers. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist Christ Pantocrator by Dr. Stéphane René

'A sower went forth to sow...' Glass by Rupert Moore, 1971 at Kirby-le-Soken, Essex for #StainedGlassSunday, a scene from today's gospel.

Christ our Saviour, Light of all people, give rest to the faithful departed; and bring them to praise you in eternity. ~ Show us your loving kindness. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist 'I am the light of the world' Church of St. Brendan the Navigator, Bantry, Co. Cork

The dead suffered the pain and loss of human life: give them the fullness of life and joy in heaven. ~ Come, Lord Jesus. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #JesusChrist #Christ Accepts His Cross by Lynne Beard

Father, give rest to those who have died in #Christ: for with you there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. ~ Lord, bless your people. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist

We pray for the faithful departed: that through your mercy they may rest in peace. ~ Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer

Father, have mercy on those who have died in the peace of Christ: receive them into the home you have prepared for them. ~ Our hope is all in you, Lord God. #Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #JesusChrist Christ Enthroned with Evangelists by #Ukrainian artist Natalya Rusetska