Today we commemorate all the faithful departed, especially praying for the souls in purgatory. So, let us pray.

We begin with a litany, spending time saying aloud or naming within our heart, all those who have passed from this earthly life.

We pray also for all those we have not named.

Loving God, Creator God, God who delights in us and with whom we will spend our eternal days, we come to you in prayer today.

We pray for all those who have departed this earthly life, especially those in purgatory, that they soon might come to experience the fullness of joy in heaven.

We pray in gratitude for their lives, their witness of Your love, and their impact on earth.

We pray for all those who mourn the death of a loved one, may they experience your comfort and grace.

We pray in thanksgiving for the gift of eternal life with you, may each of the faithfully departed come to rest in peace with you forever.

We pray all this through the intercession of the Communion of Saints, whose prayers join in ours today and always.
Amen.