Prayers Of The Faithful
Read by Conner & Kade Farrugia
Fr . Darien :
My dear brothers and sisters , let us join our voices in prayer to the Lord , our God , not only for our brother Sam , but also for all of us , so that the shadow of death be taken away by the light of the resurrection of Christ and our hearts be open in hope
Reader : For our beloved Grandfather Sam , that the Lord who proclaims the time to be born and the time to die may welcome him into His kingdom of light and peace . Lord , hear us . All : Lord hear our prayer .
Reader : For Sam , that the seed of eternal life implanted on the day of his baptism may blossom completely into the glory of the heavenly kingdom . Lord , hear us . All : Lord hear or prayer .
Reader : For Sam , that the mercy of God forgive all his human frailties and give him the fullness of redemption obtained for us by Christ on the Cross . Lord , hear us . All : Lord hear our prayer .
Reader : For the gift of life and love , given to us by Sam , we give thanks and ask that You grant him eternal peace . Lord , hear us . All : Lord hear our prayer .
Reader : We thank you , Lord , for our memories of Sam . May his love , courage and faith remain an inspiration to his family and friends . Lord , hear us . All : Lord hear our prayer .
Reader : For the family and friends of Sam and for all of us here present . May we , in the pain of separation , find the light and hope of a new communion without end . Lord , hear us .
All : Lord hear our prayer .