A Bud the
Gardener Gave Us

A bud the Gardener gave us a pure and,
lovely child. He gave it to our keeping,
to cherish undefiled.

But just as it was opening, to the glory of
the day, down came the Heavenly
Gardener, and took our bud away.

O sweetest little angel pray for us and
through thy prayers intercede to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus that through His
burning heart of love He may lead us
through this life and help us overcome
the temptations which befall us.

“Sweet Heart of Jesus, I implore that I
may Love Thee more and more.”

“My Jesus, for Thee I live; My Jesus for
Thee I die; My Jesus I am Thine in life
and death.”

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Faithful Departed

O, God, The Creator and Redeemer
Of All the Faithful,
Grant to the Souls
Of Thy Servants departed
The remission of all their sins;
That through pious supplications
They may obtain the pardon
Which they have always desired
Who livest and reignest
World without end. Amen.

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We Give Them Back To You

We give them back to you,
O Lord, who first gave them to us,
yet as you did not lose them in the
giving, so we do not lose them
by their return. For what is yours
is ours also, if we belong to you.
Love is undying, and life is unending,
and the boundary of this mortal life is
but a horizon, and a horizon is nothing
save the limit of our sight.
Lift us up, O God, that our sight
may see further. Cleanse our eyes,
that we may see more clearly
And while you prepare the place
for this departed soul, prepare us
also for that happy place, that we may be
with you, and with those we love,
forever. Amen.

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Prayer for a Gracious Lady

Dear Lord, a lovely lady left her earthly
home tonight; gaily taking the upper
path that leads to You and light.
She will be a little lonely, and a little
weary too, and she may not know just
how to turn when heaven comes into view.
So it would be a very kindly thing to send
the Little Flower to meet her on the pathway
and lead her to her bower. And may she
have a garden, it matters not how small,
with larkspur for the summer and asters
for the fall. And would your Mother Mary
drop in some day for tea, and chat in
woman fashion, each had a son You see.
And may it be Your gracious Will, when
she lies down to rest, to send her dreams
of her homefolks, of those she loved the
best. If you could do these things, dear
Lord, it would ease us in our plight,
for she was a gracious lady, who went
Home to You this night.

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Holy God

In the name of the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal
have mercy on us. May He who rose from
the dead, Christ our true God; through
the intercessions of His all-immaculate
Mother; of the holy and glorious and
all-laudable Apostles; of our venerable and
God-bearing Fathers and of all the
Saints, establish in the mansions of the
righteous the soul of His servant, who
hath just been taken away from us, and
number this soul among the just;
and have mercy upon us, for as much as
He is good and loveth mankind.
Amen.

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Hail Mary

Hail Mary full of grace
the Lord is with thee;
Blessed art thou among woman,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

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O Gentlest Heart of Jesus

O Gentlest Heart of Jesus ever present in,
the Blessed Sacrament ever consumed
with burning love for the poor captive
souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the
soul of Thy servant and bring Thy
servant far from the shadows of exile to
the bright home of heaven, where we
trust Thou and Thy Blessed Mother have
woven a crown of unfailing bliss.
Amen.

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The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our trespasses as we
forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen

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The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our trespasses as we
forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the Kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen

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Father We Entrust
Our Sister

Father we entrust our sister to your mercy.
You loved her greatly in this life: now
that she is freed from all its cares, give
her happiness and peace forever.
Welcome her now into paradise where
there will be no more sorrow, no more
weeping or pain, but only peace and joy
with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit
forever and ever.

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Father We Entrust
Our Brother

Father we entrust our brother to your
mercy. You loved him greatly in this life:
now that he is freed from all its cares,
give him happiness and peace forever.
Welcome him now into paradise where
there will be no more sorrow, no more
weeping or pain, but only peace and joy
with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit
forever and ever.

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Blessed are the
Poor in Spirit

Blessed are the poor in spirit;
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn;
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek;
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst
after righteousness;
for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful;
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart;
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be
called children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted
for righteousness’ sake; for theirs
is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye, when men affront you, and
persecute you, and shall say all manners of
evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is
your reward in heaven: for so persecuted
they the prophets which were before you.

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Prayer

May the angels lead you into paradise,
may the martyrs receive you at your
coming, and take you to Jerusalem,
the holy city. May the choirs of the
angels receive you, and may you with
the once poor Lazarus, have rest
everlasting.
Amen.

(Roman Ritual)
May the Souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.

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Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who
fled to thy protection, implored thy help,
and sought thy intercession, was left
unaided. Inspired with this confidence,
I fly unto thee,

O Virgin of virgins, My Mother!
To thee I come; before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate!
Despise not my petitions, but, in thy
mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.

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The Suscipe of
Mother Catherine McAuley

My God, I am Thine for time and
eternity. Teach me to cast myself entirely
into the arms of Thy loving Providence
with the most lively unlimited confidence
in Thy compassionate tender pity.

Grant me, most merciful Redeemer, that
whatever Thou dost ordain or permit may
be acceptable to me. Take from my heart
all painful anxiety; suffer nothing to
sadden me but sin; nothing to delight me
but the hope of coming to the possession
of Thee, my God and my All, in Thine
everlasting Kingdom. Amen.

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Gentlest Heart of Jesus

Gentlest Heart of Jesus, ever present in
the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed
with burning love for the poor captive
souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the
soul of Thy departed servant.

Be not severe in Thy judgment, but let
some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall
upon the devouring flames, and do Thou,
O merciful Savior, send Thy angels to
conduct Thy departed servant to a place
of refreshment, light and peace.
Amen.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen

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May He Who Rose

May he who rose again from the dead,
Christ our true God; through the
intercessions of His all-immaculate
Mother; of the holy, glorious, and
all-laudable Apostles; of our venerable
and God-bearing Fathers and of all the
saints establish in the mansions of the
righteous the soul of His servant, who
hath just been taken from us, and number
this soul among the just; and have mercy
upon us, for as much as He is good and
loveth mankind. Amen.

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With the Saints Give Rest

With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to
the soul of Thy servant, where sickness
and sorrow are no more, neither sighing,
but life everlasting. Whither we mortals
all shall go making our funeral dirge the
hymn: Alleluia. Memory Eternal.

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St. Anthony

O most amiable Protector, St. Anthony of
Padua, what worthy gift can I possibly
offer to show my gratitude?

I have nothing that is of worth to you;
but I offer you all the esteem, in which
you are continuously held throughout
the world, and all the miracles with
which you have filled the church even to
the benefit of those outside its fold: all
these, admirable Saint Anthony, please
express my humble thanks for everything
to God the Father, the Son and the Holy
Spirit, and to the Most Blessed Virgin
Mary through endless ages. Amen.

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The Prayer of St. Francis

“Lord make me an instrument of
Thy peace; where there is hatred,
let me sow love; where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy”

“O Divine Master, grant that I may not
so much seek to be consoled, as to
console; to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving
that we receive, and it is in pardoning,
that we are pardoned and it is in dying,
that we are born to eternal life.”
- St. Francis of Assisi

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Prayer to St. Theresa

Lord, who hast said:
“Unless you become as little children,
you shall not enter into the kingdom of
heaven,” grant us, we beseech Thee, so
to walk in the footsteps of Thy blessed
Virgin Theresa with a humble and single
heart that we may attain to everlasting
rewards, who livest and reignest world
without end.
Amen.

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Prayer to St. Joseph

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is
so great, so strong, so prompt before
the throne of God. place in you all my
interest and desires. O St. Joseph, do
assist me by your powerful intercession,
and obtain for me from your divine
foster -Son all spiritual blessings, through
Jesus Christ, our Lord; so that, having
engaged here below your heavenly
power, I may offer my thanksgiving and
homage to the most loving of Fathers.
Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating
you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; dare
not approach while He reposes near your
heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His
fine head for me and ask Him to return
the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St.
Joseph patron of departing souls, pray
for us. Amen.

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O Great Apostle of Ireland

O Great Apostle of Ireland, glorious St.
Patrick, to whom under God, so many are
indebted for the most precious of all
treasures, the great gift of Faith, receive
our servant thanks for the zeal and
charity which have been to thousands
the source of blessings so invaluable.
Ask for all who dwell in this land of thy
labors, the precious light of Faith,
and beg for us on whom its glorious
rays have long since beamed, the grace
to regulate our lives by its sacred maxima.

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There is a World Above

There is a world above,
where parting is unknown.
A whole eternity of love,
form’d for the good alone:
And faith beholds the dying here
translated to that happier sphere.
The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.

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Alone With Jesus

When you’re alone with Jesus
and He sweetly smiles on thee,
will you gently whisper to Him
a little prayer for me?
And when I’m alone with Jesus
and all else is hid from view,
I’ll gently drop into His heart
a little prayer for you.

Jesus, Mary, Joseph, my Jesus,
Mercy O sacred heart of Jesus,
I place my trust in thee.

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Fireman’s Prayer

When I am called to duty, God
Wherever flames may rage
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever be its age
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert and
Hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect their property
And if according to your will
I have to lose my life
Please bless with your protecting hand
My children and my wife

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Serenity Prayer

God, grant me
The serenity to accept
the things I cannot change
Courage to change the things I can
And the wisdom
to know the difference.

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Marines Prayer

Almighty Father, whose command is over
all and whose love never fails, make me
aware of Thy presence and obedient to
Thy will. Keep me true to my best self,
guarding me against dishonesty in
purpose and deed and helping me to live
so that I can face my fellow Marines,
my loved ones and Thee without shame
or fear.

Protect my family. Give me the will to do
the work of a Marine and to accept my
share of responsibilities with vigor and
enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be
proficient in my daily performance.

Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors
and to the duties my country and the
Marine Corps have entrusted to me.
Make me considerate of those committed
to my leadership. Help me to wear my
uniform with dignity, and let it remind
me daily of the traditions which
I must uphold.

If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith;
if I am tempted, make me strong to resist;
if I should miss the mark, give me courage
to try again. Guide me with the light of
truth and grant me wisdom by which I
may understand the answer to my prayer.
AMEN

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Policeman’s Prayer

When I started my tour of duty, God
Wherever crime may be,
As I walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be close to thee.
Please give me understanding
With both young and old.
Let me listen with attention
Until their story’s told.
Let me never make a judgment
In a rash or callous way,
But let me hold my patience
Let each man have his say.
Lord, if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord, with your everlasting love
Protect my children and my wife.

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