John Predmore, S.J., is a USA East Province Jesuit and was the pastor of Jordan's English language parish. He teaches art and directs BC High's adult spiritual formation programs. Formerly a retreat director in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Ignatian Spirituality is given through guided meditations, weekend-, 8-day, and 30-day Retreats based on The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian Spirituality serves the contemporary world as people strive to develop a friendship with God.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Prayer: Solemn Blessing for All Souls
In his great love,
the God of all consolation gave us the gift of life.
May he bless you with faith
in the resurrection of his Son,
and with the hope of rising to new life. Amen.
To us who are alive
may he grant forgiveness,
and to all who have died
a place of light and peace. Amen.
As you believe that Jesus rose from the dead,
so may you live with him forever in joy.
May almighty God bless you,
the Father, + and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Thank you for this blessing. For me it is so consoling when the priest pronounces one of these beautiful blessings after Mass. It is truly a "blessing".
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lynda. This is one of my favorite feasts of the liturgical year. It is good for us to remember our ancestors in the faith. They strengthen us.
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