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Merciful Father, by your Son's suffering, death, and rising from the dead, we are freed from death and promised a share in your divine life. By the hands of monks, each day raised in praise of your goodness, this casket was prepared for your child who died in faith. We ask you now to bless this casket. Receive the soul of our departed brother or sister who is laid in this humble bed as in a cradle, safe in your care until the day of resurrection when we will all be reunited in the vision of your glory who are Father, Son and Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen |
