Prayer for the dead (Eternal rest)
From the funeral rite ("Requiem aeternam"). Prayed on All Souls' Day, November 2, and whenever someone who has died is remembered.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Amen.
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Amen.
When to pray
On All Souls' Day, on anniversaries and when passing a cemetery.