Final Commendation & Farewell
Cel :
With faith in Jesus Christ , we reverently bring the body of Guido , to be buried in its human imperfection . Let us pray with confidence to God , who gives life to all things , that He will raise this mortal body to the perfection and the company of the saints . May God give him a merciful judgment and forgive all his sins . May Christ the Good Shepherd , lead him safely home to be at peace with God our Father . And may he be happy forever with all the saints in the presence of the Eternal King . When Guido was baptised , he was baptised into the death of Christ . The Father has raised the Lord Jesus from the dead , and we too have been raised in Him to live a new life for God . Through baptism , we have shared in the death of Jesus in order that may also share in His resurrection . In memory of Guido ’ s Baptism , we use this Holy Water , and call on the Lord Jesus to welcome him into the glory of eternal life .
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Saints of God , come to his aid ! |
Come to meet him , Angels of the Lord ! |
All : |
Receive soul and present him to God the Most High . |
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May Christ , who called you , take you to himself , |
May Angels lead you to Abraham ’ s side . |
All : |
Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High . |
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Give him eternal rest , O Lord , |
And may your light shine upon him forever . |
All : |
Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High . |