Daily Prayers for the Dead: First Day

First Day

​During this month are foremost thought is to recall to mind our beloved dead.  We shall think of you, pray with you, labor with you, and shall give to the poor for the repose of your soul, that portion of the fruits of our daily labors which was formally yours. 

Our Father, three Hail Marys, Glory Be, De Profundis

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of the faithful departed the full remission of all their sins, that through the help of pious supplications they may obtain that pardon which they have always desired, who livest and reignest world without end.  Amen. ​

​De Profundis

Out of the depths, I have cried to Thee, O Lord, Lord, hear my voice.  Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.  If thou, O Lord, shalt mark my iniquities O Lord, who shall stand it?  For with Thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of Thy law I have waited for Thee, O Lord.  My soul hath relief on His word; my soul hath hoped in the Lord.  From the morning watch even until night; let Israel hope in the Lord.  Because with the Lord there is mercy; and with Him plenteous redemption.  And He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.  Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.  Amen.