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23rd Psalm Afterglow I’m Free If Tears Could Build A Stairwell

The Lord is My Shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me lie down Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m in green pastures: He leadeth me free; I took His hand when I heard besides the stillwaters. He re- I’d like the memory of me Him call; I turned my back and If tears could build a stairwell storeth my soul: He leadeth me in to be a happy one, left it all. If my parting has left a and memories were a lane, the paths of righteousness for his I’d like to leave an afterglow void; then fill it with remembered I would walk right up to Heaven name sake. Yea, though I walk of smiles when life is done. Most joy. My life’s been full, I savored and bring you home again. through the valley of the shadow I’d like to leave an echo much; good friends, good times, No farewell words were spoken, of death, I will fear no evil: For whispering softly down the ways, a loved one’s touch. A friendship no time to say good-bye... thou art with me: thy rod and thy of happy times and laughing shared, a laugh, a kiss; ah yes, You were gone before I knew it, staff they comfort me. Thou pre- times and bright and sunny days. Selected these things, I too, will miss. Per- and only God knows why. parest a table before me in the I’d like the tears of those who haps my time seemed all too My heart still aches in sadness presence of mine enemies: Thou grieve, to dry before the sun of brief; don’t lengthen it now with and secret tears still flow, anointest my head with oil: My happy memories undue grief. Lift up your hearts What it means to lose you cup runneth over. Surely good- that I leave behind when my Verses and share with me; God wanted no one will ever know. ness and mercy shall follow me life is done me now, He set me free. all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.....

Safely Home Broken Chain May You Walk In Sunshine Blessed are mothers God Looked Around His Garden

Blessed are mothers...who did without for us, they shall be re- I am home in heaven, dear ones; We little knew that morning that warded. Blessed are moth- God looked around His garden oh, so happy and so bright! God was going to call your name. ers...who lost sleep when we were And found an empty place. There is a perfect joy and In life we loved you dearly, May you always walk in sunshine sick, they shall find rest. Blessed He then looked down beauty in the everlasting light. in death we do the same. and God’s around you flow, are mothers...who taught us how upon the earth All the pain and grief is over, It broke our hearts to lose you, for the happiness you gave us, to pray, they shall share God's And saw your tired face. every restless tossing passed; you did not go alone; no one will ever know. Kingdom. Blessed are moth- He put His arms around you I am now at peace forever, for part of us went with you It broke our hearts to lose you, ers...who comforted us, they shall And lifted you to rest. safely home in heaven at last. the day God called you home. but you did not go alone, be comforted. Blessed are moth- God's garden must be beautiful There is work still waiting for You left us peaceful memories, a part of us went with you, ers...who taught us right from He always takes the best. you, your love is still our guide, the day God called you home. wrong, they shall know justice. He saw the road was getting so you must not idly stand, and though we cannot see you, A million times we needed you, Blessed are mothers...who rough do it now, while life remaineth– you are always by our side. a million times we’ve cried. showed us by example the Chris- And the hills were hard to climb, you shall rest in God’s own land. Our family chain is broken If love could only have saved tian life, they shall live forever. So He closed your weary eyelids When that work is all completed, and nothing seems the same, you, you never would have died. Blessed are mothers...who shared And whispered "Peace be thine." He will gently call you home; but as God calls us one by one, with us the meaning of peace, It broke our hearts to lose you oh, the rapture of that meeting the chain will link again. they shall know peace. Blessed But you didn't go alone, oh, the joy to see you come! are mothers...who taught us the For part of us went with you importance of loving God and The day God called you home. each other, they shall see God. 23rd Psalm A Beautiful Life Afterglow Alzheimer’s Prayer 23rd Psalm

The Lord is My Shepherd: I shall Dear God, The Lord is My Shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me lie down Hear the prayers they cannot pray. not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me Listen to the songs they cannot sing. Com- in green pastures: He leadeth me fort them with the scriptures they cannot besides the stillwaters. He re- I'd like the memory of me read. Reward the faith they cannot ex- besides the stillwaters. He re- storeth my soul: He leadeth me in to be a happy one, press. Cheer them by visitors they do not storeth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his A beautiful Life I'd like to leave an afterglow recognize. Encourage them by children the paths of righteousness for his name sake. Yea, though I walk that came to an end, of smiles when life is done. they have forgotten. name sake. Yea, though I walk Let them feel the love of the companion through the valley of the shadow he died as he lived, I'd like to leave an echo they can no longer call by name. Grant through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For everyone's friend. whispering softly down the ways, them you peace in the mysterious place of death, I will fear no evil: For thou art with me: thy rod and thy In our hearts a memory Of happy times and laughing where they have gone away from us. Do thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou pre- will always be kept, times and bright and sunny days. not forsake them in their desert of staff they comfort me. Thou pre- forgetfulness and total dependency. Abide parest a table before me in the of one that we loved, I'd like the tears of those who with them until that glorious moment parest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou and will never forget. grieve, when you take them into your eternal presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil: My to dry before the sun presence where their memory will be anointest my head with oil: My cup runneth over. Surely good- Of happy memories that I leave restored and they can again sing your cup runneth over. Surely good- praises. And they will walk again with ness and mercy shall follow me When life is done. dignity, and they ness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will will talk again with clarity, and they will all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord know all dwell in the house of the Lord forever..... things even as they are! forever..... Amen

Angels into Paradise Be So Strong The Beatitudes Blessed are mothers Blessed Sacrament (Matt. 5:3 - 10) Be so strong that nothing can dis- Blessed are mothers...who did turb your peace of mind. Talk without for us, they shall be re- health, happiness, and prosperity Blessed are the poor in spirit, for warded. Blessed are moth- May the angels lead you into to every person you theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ers...who lost sleep when we were O Gentlest Heart of Jesus ever Paradise, may the Martyrs receive meet. Make all your friends feel Blessed are they that mourn, for sick, they shall find rest. Blessed present in the Blessed Sacrament, you at your coming, and take you there is something special in they will be comforted. Blessed are mothers...who taught us how ever consumed with burning love to Jerusalem, the holy them. Look at the sunny side of are the meek, for they will inherit to pray, they shall share God's for the poor captive city. May the choirs of the Angels everything. Think only of the land. Blessed are they who Kingdom. Blessed are moth- souls in purgatory have mercy on receive you, and may you with the best, work only for the best, hunger and thirst for righteous- ers...who comforted us, they shall the should of Thy departed ser- the once poor Lazarus, have rest and expect only the best. Be as ness for they will be satisfied. be comforted. Blessed are moth- vant. everlasting. Amen enthusiastic about the success of Blessed are the merciful, for they ers...who taught us right from Be not severe in Thy Judgment others as you are about will be shown mercy. Blessed are wrong, they shall know justice. but let some drops of Thy Pre- your own. Forget the mistakes of the clean of heart, for they will Blessed are mothers...who cious Blood fall upon the devour- May the Souls of all the faithful the past and press on to the see God. Blessed are the peace- showed us by example the Chris- ing flames and do Thou O departed, through the mercy of greater achievements of the fu- makers, for they will be called tian life, they shall live forever. merciful Saviors send Thy angels God, rest in peace. Amen. ture. Give everyone a smile. children of God. Blessed are those Blessed are mothers...who shared to conduct Thy departed servant Spend so much time improving who are persecuted, for the sake with us the meaning of peace, to a place of refreshment, light, yourself that you have no time left of righteousness, for theirs is the they shall know peace. Blessed and peace. Amen to criticize others. Be too big for Kingdom of Heaven. are mothers...who taught us the worry and too noble importance of loving God and for anger. each other, they shall see God. Crossing The Bar Days Without End Do Not Stand Footprints Footsteps

One night a man had a dream. In it he was Sunset and evening star, walking along a beach with the Lord. And one clear call from me! Across the sky flashed scenes from his And may there be no moaning of GOD, Your days are without end, Do not stand at my grave life. For each scene he noticed two sets of the bar Your mercies beyond counting. and weep, footprints in the sand, one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When When I put out to sea. Help us always to remember that I am not there, I do not sleep, the final scene of his life flashed before But such a tide as moving seems life is short and the I am a thousand winds that blow, him, he looked back, at the footprints in asleep, day of our death is known to You I am the diamond's gift of snow. the sand. God sees when the footsteps Too full for sound and foam, alone. May Your Holy Spirit lead I am the sunlight on He noticed many times along the path of all falter his life there was only one set of foot- When that which drew from out us to live in holiness and justice ripened grain, prints, and realized that they came at the When the pathway has grown the boundless deep. all our days. I am the autumn's gentle rain, hardest and saddest times of his life. too steep, Turns again home. Then, after serving You in the When you awaken in the Bothered about this; he questioned the Then He touches the Twilight and evening bell, fellowship of Your Church, with morning's hush, Lord saying, "Lord, you said that once I weary eyelids decided to follow you, you'd walk with And after that the dark! strong faith, consoling hope, and I am the swift uplifting rush. me all the way. And gives And may there be no sadness perfect love for all, may Of quiet birds in circled flight, But I have noticed that during the most His dear ones sleep. of farewell, When I embark; we joyfully come to Your King- I am the soft stars that shine burdensome times in my life, there is only For tho' from out our bourne of dom. at night, one set of footprints. I don't understand why that when I needed Time and place We ask this through Christ Our Do not stand at my grave and cry, you the most you would leave me." The flood may bear me far, Lord. I am not there, I did not die. The Lord replied, "My dear child, I love I hope to see my Pilot face to face . you and I would never leave you. During When I have crossed the bar. your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Glory Be God Saw You Getting Tired Golf Hail Mary Hand of God

God, What is my fascination with this game? Is it the outdoors — Though today you walk in sor- the green fairways, the blue skies, row, you will not be alone. There the lakes and trees, is One whose loving wisdom, is God saw you getting tired, and a the feel of the breeze across my far greater than our own. Put your cure was not to be. So he put his face? Is it the friends with whom I Hail Mary, full of grace, trusting hand in His as a little Glory be to the Father, arms around you and whispered play — their companionship, their the Lord is with thee: blessed child would do, and He like a and to the Son, "come to ME". With encouragement, the art thou among women and loving father will guide and com- and to the Holy Spirit. tearfull eyes we watched you, and conversation between holes, the blessed is the fruit of thy fort you! Day by day, there will As it was in the beginning, saw you pass away. Although we silence as we wait our turn? Is it womb, Jesus. come to you, New faith, new is now, loved you dearly, we could not the game — the balance between Holy Mary, Mother of God, hope, new light. You'll find that and ever shall be, make you stay. A grace and skill and pray for us sinners now, stars unseen by day Shine through world without end. golden heart stopped beating, power, the striving for perfection, and at the hour of our death. the darkest night. And though Amen. hard working hands at rest. God the loft of the ball, the precision Amen. your heart is longing, For the dear broke our hearts to prove to us, of the putt? Or is it all of these, one who's at rest, You'll know He only takes the best. and in these, before the journey's end meditations about all of life — That God's dear ways are best! harmony, friendship, balance, and, every once in awhile, the perfect shot and a glorious Amen. High Flight I am Home in Heaven I said a prayer for you today Im Free Irish Blessing

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I am home in heaven, dear ones; I said a prayer for you today me. I took His hand when I heard I've climbed, and joined the tum- Oh, so happy and so bright! And know God must have heard. Him call; I turned my back and left it bling mirth Of sun-split clouds - There is perfect joy and beauty I felt the answer in my heart all. I could not stay another day, and done a hundred things You In this everlasting light. Although he spoke no word! To laugh, to love, to work or play. have not dreamed of - wheeled All the pain and grief is over, I didn't ask for wealth or fame Tasks left undone must stay that way; May the road rise with you, and soared and swung High in the Every restless tossing passed; (I knew you wouldn't mind). I found that place at the close of day. May the wind be always sunlit silence. Hov'ring there I've I am now at peace forever, I asked him to send treasures If my parting has left a void, at your back, chased the shouting wind along, Safely home in heaven at last. Of a far more lasting kind! Then fill it with remembered joy. May the sun shine warm and flung My eager craft through There is work still waiting for I asked that he be near you A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss; upon your face, Ah yes, these things, I too will miss. footless halls of air. Up, up the you. At the start of each new day; And rains fall soft Be not burdened with times of sorrow long delirious, burning blue, I've So you must not idly stand; To grant you health and blessings I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. upon your fields, topped the windswept heights Do it now, while life remaineth - And friends to share your way! My life's been full, I savored much; And until we meet again, with easy grace Where never lark, You shall rest in God's own land. I asked for happiness for you Good friends, good times, a loved may God keep you or even eagle flew— And, while When that work is all completed, In all things great and small. ones touch. in the hollow of His hand. with silent lifting mind I've trod He will gently call you Home; But it was for his loving care Perhaps my time seems all to brief; The high untresspassed sanctity of Oh, the rapture of that meeting. I prayed the most of all! Don't lengthen it now with undue space, Put out my hand and Oh, the joy to see you come! grief. Lift up your heart and share touched the face of God. with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

John 14: 1-3 Let Us Pray Life Lord's Prayer Lord Support Us

Almighty God, through the death of Your Son on the cross, you have overcome death for us. Let not your hearts be troubled; Through his burial and Our Father who art in heaven, believe in God, believe also in resurrection from the dead you Hallowed be thy name; Lord, support us all day long, me. In my Father's house are have made the grave a holy place Thy kingdom come; until the shadows lengthen and many rooms; if it were not so, and restored to us eternal life. We Thy will be done on earth the evening comes, and the busy would I have told you that I go pray for those who as it is in heaven. world is hushed, and the fever and prepare a place for you? died believing in Jesus and are Life is not the breathes you take, Give us this day our daily bread; of life is over, and our work buried with him in the hope of but the moments that take your And Forgive us our trespasses as is done. Then in thy mercy grant And when I go and prepare a rising again. breath away. we forgive those who trespass us a safe lodging, and a holy place for you, I will come again God of the living and the dead, against us. rest, and peace at the last. and will take you to myself, that may those who faithfully believed And lead us not into temptation, Amen. where I am you may be also. in you on earth praise you forever but deliver us from evil. in the joy of heaven. Amen. John 14: 1-3 We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Loved Her Loved Him Memorare Miss Me But Let Me Go Music

Memorare When I come to the end of the day, Father we entrust our sister to Father we entrust our brother to Remember O most gracious Vir- And the sun has set for me. Music has moments your mercy. your mercy. gin Mary that never was it known I want no rites in a gloom-filled of rapturous sound You loved her greatly in this life: You loved him greatly in this life: that anyone who fled to Thy pro- room. Why cry for a soul set free? And intervals of rest. now that she is freed from all its now that he is freed from all its tection, implored Thy Miss me a little, but not too long, It thrills the heart cares, give her happiness and cares, give him happiness and help, and sought Thy intersession And not with you head bowed low. with its majesty peace for ever. peace for ever. was left unaided. Inspired with Remember the love we once shared--- And soothes it when suppressed. Welcome her now into paradise Welcome him now into paradise this confidence, I fly unto Thee, O Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, where there will be no more sor- where there will be no more sor- Virgin of virgins, Life too has ringing, And each must go alone. row, no more weeping or pain, row, no more weeping or pain, My Mother! To Thee I come; It's all part of the maker's plan, throbbing tones but only peace and joy but only peace and joy before Thee I stand, sinful and A step on the road to home. And muted, silent keys, with Jesus your Son, and the Holy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy sorrowful. Oh Mother of the When you are lonely and sick at heart Yet both are merged Spirit for ever and ever. Spirit for ever and ever. Word incarnate! Despise not Go to the friends we know. at the Master's touch my petitions, but, in Thy mercy, And bury your sorrows in doing good Into living symphonies. hear and answer me. deeds--- Miss me, but let me go. Amen

O Gentlest Heart O'Faithful Departed Our Lady of Lourdes Our Lady of Perpetual Help Peace My Heart

O Immaculate Virgin Mary, other of Mercy, you are the refuge of sinners, O gentlest heart of Jesus, ever O Mother of Perpetual Help, Peace, my heart, let the time for the health of the sick, and the comfort present in the Blessed Sacrament, O, God, of the afflicted. You know my wants, we call upon your most powerful the parting be sweet. ever consumed with burning love The Creator and Redeemer my troubles, my sufferings. By your name. Your very name inspires Let it not be a death but complete- for the poor captive Of all the Faithful. appearance at the Grotto of Lourdes confidence and hope. May it al- ness. Let love melt into memory souls, have mercy on the soul of Grant to the Souls you made it a privileged sanctuary ways be on our lips, and pain into songs. Let the flight thy departed servant. Be not se- Of Thy Servants departed where your favors are given to people especially in time of temptation through the sky end in the folding vere in Thy judgement but let The remission of all their sins; streaming to it from the whole world. and at the hour of our death. of the wings over the nest. some drops of Thy Precious That through pious supplications Over the years countless sufferers Blessed Lady, help us whenever Let the last touch of your hands Blood fall upon the devouring They may obtain the pardon, have obtained the cure for their infir- we call on you. Let us not be gentle like the flower of the mities -- whether of soul, mind, or flames, and do Thou O Merciful Which they have always desired body. Therefore I come to you with be content with merely pronounc- night. Stand still, O Beautiful Saviour, send Thy Angels to con- Who Iivest and reignest limitless confidence to implore your ing your name. May our daily End, for a moment, and say your duct Thy departed World without end. motherly intercession. Obtain, O lives proclaim that you are our last words in silence. I bow to servant to a place of refreshment, Amen. loving Mother, the grant of my re- Mother and our Perpetual you and hold up my lamp to light light and peace. Amen quests. Through gratitude for Your Help. Amen. you on your way. favors, I will endeavor to imitate Your virtues, that I may one day share in Your glory. Amen. Perhaps Poem for Thy Living Prayer for the Dead Prayer for those in Service Prayer To St. Jude

O God, we beseech Thee, watch over God our Father, those exposed to the horrors of war and to St. JUDE, glorious Apostle, faith- When I am dead, Your power brings us to birth, the spiritual dangers of a soldier's, a ful servant and friend of Jesus, the cry for me a little. Your providence guides our lives, sailor's or an airman's life. Give them such name of the traitor has caused you a strong faith that no human respect may Perhaps you sent a lovely card Think of me sometimes, and by Your command we return ever lead them to deny it or fear to prac- to be forgotten by many, but the Or sat quietly in a chair. but not too much. to dust. Lord, those who die still tice it. Do Thou, by Thy grace, fortify true Church invokes you univer- Perhaps you sent a floral piece, It is not good for you, or your live in Your presence, their lives them against the contagion of bad exam- sally as the Patron of things de- If so, we saw it there. wife or your husband, or your change but do not end. I pray in ple, that, being preserved from vice, and spaired of; pray for me, who am serving Thee faithfully, they may be ready Perhaps you spoke the kindest children to allow your thoughts to hope for my family, relatives and to meet death wherever it may happen, so miserable; pray for me, that words As any friends could say, dwell too long on the dead. friends, and for all the dead through Christ our Lord. Sacred finally I may receive the consola- Perhaps you were not there at all, Think of me now and again as I known to You alone. In company Heart! Inspire them with sorrow for sin, tions and the succor of Heaven in Just thought of us this day. was in life at some moment which with Christ, Who died and now and grant them pardon. all my necessities, tribulations Mother of God! Be with them on the bat- Whatever you did, whatever your it is pleasant to recall. lives, may they rejoice in Your tlefield, and, if they should be called to and sufferings, particularly (here part, We prayerfully thank you for But not too long. kingdom, where all our tears are make the supreme sacrifice, obtain for make your request), and that I consoling our hearts. Leave me in peace as I shall wiped away. Unite us together them that they may die in the grace of Thy may bless God with the Elect leave you, too, in peace. again in one family, to sing Your Divine Son. throughout Eternity. - Amen St. Joseph, pray for them. May their While you live, let your praise forever and ever. guardian angels protect them! Amen. St. Jude, Apostle, martyr and rela- Amen O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for tive of our Lord Jesus Christ, of us who have recourse to thee. Mary and of Joseph, intercede for us.

Precious Gift Psalm 121 Our Lady of Lourdes Resurrection Prayer Romans 14:7-8

I will lift up mine eyes to the Most merciful Father, we com- One gift, above all others, hills, from whence cometh my O Immaculate Virgin Mary, other of mend our departed into your Mercy, you are the refuge of sinners, God gives to us to treasure. help. My help cometh from the hands. We are filled with the sure the health of the sick, and the comfort One that knows no time, no place, Lord. Which made heaven and of the afflicted. You know my wants, hope that our departed will And one gold cannot measure. earth. He will not suffer thy foot my troubles, my sufferings. By your rise again on the Last Day with all The precious, poignant, to be moved; he that keepeth thee appearance at the Grotto of Lourdes who have died in Christ. We None of us lives unto himself, tender gift, will not slumber. you made it a privileged sanctuary thank you for all the good things and none of us dies to himself. Of Memory --- that will keep, Behold, he that keepeth Israel where your favors are given to people you have given during If we live, we live to the Lord, Our dear ones ever in our hearts shallneither slumber nor sleep. streaming to it from the whole world. our departed's earthly life. O Fa- and if we die, we die to the Lord Although God gives them sleep. The Lord is thy keeper; the Lord Over the years countless sufferers ther, in your great mercy, accept So then whether we live or It brings back long is thy shade upon thy right hand. have obtained the cure for their infir- our prayer that the Gates of Para- whether we die, we are the Lord's. mities -- whether of soul, mind, or remembered things - The sun shall not smite thee by body. Therefore I come to you with dise may be opened for Romans 14:7-8 A song, a word, a smile. day, nor the moon by night. limitless confidence to implore your your servant. In our turn, may we And our world's a better place The Lord shall preserve thee from motherly intercession. Obtain, O too be comforted by the words of because all evil; he shall preserve they loving Mother, the grant of my re- faith until we greet Christ in glory We had them for awhile! soul. The Lord shall preserve thy quests. Through gratitude for Your and are united going out and thy coming in from favors, I will endeavor to imitate with you and our departed. Jessie H. Fairweather this timeforth, and Your virtues, that I may one day Through Christ our Lord, Amen. even for evermore. share in Your glory. Amen. Safely Home Serenity Prayer St. Anthony St. Augustine St. Francis

O glorious St. Anthony, safe ref- uge of the afflicted and distressed, Love never disappears for death is I am home in heaven, dear ones; God grant me the serenity who by miraculous revelation has a non-event. I have merely retired Lord make me an instrument of oh, so happy and so bright! to accept the things I cannot directed all those who seek aid to to the room next door. You and I Thy peace. Where there is hatred, There is a perfect joy and change; courage to change the come to Thy altar with the prom- are the same; what we were for let me sow love. Where there is beauty in the everlasting light. things I can; and wisdom to know ise that who soever visits it for each other, we still are. injury, pardon. Where there is All the pain and grief is over, the difference. Living one day at a nine consecutive Tuesdays, and Speak to me as you always have, doubt, faith. Where there is de- every restless tossing passed; time; Enjoying one moment at a there piously in vokes thee, will do not use a different tone, do not spair, hope. Where there is dark- I am now at peace forever, time; Accepting hardships as the feel the power of the intercession. be sad. Continue to laugh at what ness, light. Where there is sad- safely home in heaven at last. pathway to peace; Taking, as He I, a poor sinner, encouraged by made us laugh. ness, joy. O Divine Master; grant There is work still did, this sinful world this promise, come to thee. Smile and think of me. that I may not so much seek to be waiting for you, as it is, not as I would have it; O powerful Saint, and with a firm Life means what is has always consoled as to console; to be un- so you must not idly stand, Trusting that He will make all hope I implore thy aid, thy protec- meant. The link is not severed. derstood as to understand; to do it now, while life remaineth– things right tion, thy counsel and thy blessing. Why should I be out of your soul be loved as to love; for it is in you shall rest in God’s own land. if I surrender to His Will; Obtain for me, I beseech thee my if I am out of your sight? giving that we receive, and it is in When that work is all completed, That I may be reasonably happy request in this necessity. But if it I will wait for you, I am not here, pardoning that we are pardoned, He will gently call you home; in this life and supremely happy should be opposed to the Will of but just on the other side of this and it is in dying that oh, the rapture of that meeting with Him Forever in the next. God and the welfare of my soul, path. You see, all is well. we are born to eternal life. oh, the joy to see you come! Amen. obtain for me such other graces as - St. Augustine shall be conducive to my salva- --Reinhold Niebuhr tion. Through Christ our Lord.

St. Joseph St. Michael St. Patrick St. Therese Take Home

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. You never said you were leaving, Joseph, do assist me by your powerfull interces- Ever consoling troubled souls You never said goodbye. sion, and obtain for me from Your divine Son all with Heavenly Graces, In your You were gone before i knew it, spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our O great Apostle of Ireland, glorious Lord. So that, having engaged here below your Defend us in battle. St. Patrick, to whom under God, so unfailing intercession I place my And only god knew why. heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving Be our protection against the many are indebted for the most pre- confident trust. A million times I needed you, of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary con- wickedness and snares of the cious of all From the Heart of our Blessed A million times I've cryed. templating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I devil; May God rebuke him, we treasures, the great gift of Faith, re- Saviour petition these Blessings If love alone could have saved dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine humbly pray; And do thou, O ceive our fervant thanks for the zeal of which I stand in greatest need. you, head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when Prince of the heavenly house, and charity which have been to thou- Shower upon me your You never would have died. I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of By the power of God, thrust into sands the promised Roses of Virtue and In life I loved you dearly, departing souls - Pray for me. This prayer was source of blessings so invaluable. found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Sav- hell Satan and all evil spirits Grace, dear St. Therese, so that In death I love you still. Ask for all who dwell in this land and iour Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Who wander through the world swiftly advancing in sanctity and In my heart, Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going the land of thy labors, the precious into battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or for the ruin of souls. light of Faith, and beg for us on in perfect love of You hold a place that no one hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never Amen. neighbor, I may someday receive could ever fill. die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall whom its poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall glorious rays have long since beamed, the Crown of Life Eternal. It broke my heart to lose you, into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned the grace to regulate our lives by its Amen But you didn't go alone. in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you sacred maxims. A part of me went with you, may desire. It has never been known to fail, so The day God took you home. be sure you really want what you ask. Taps The Angels Light To Those I Love Too Little Time Treasured Seasons

When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me For everything there is with tears, Be happy that we had so an appointed season, many years. I gave you my love, you The angel's light can only guess How much you gave I still find each day too short for And a time for everything Day is done, gone the sun, It shined on him to me in happiness. I thank you for all the thoughts under heaven- From the lake, from the hill, From Releasing of all thought of sin the love you each have shown, But I want to think, A time for sowing, the sky. To the golden gates he stared now it's time I traveled on alone. So all the walks a time for reaping; All is well, safely rest Never again to shed a tear. grieve a while for me, if grieve I want to take, A time for sharing, God is nigh. Although it's so damn hard you must, Then let your grief be com- all the books a time for caring. Thanks and praise, for our days, to let go. forted by trust. It's only for a little I want to read, and A time for loving, 'Neath the sun, 'neath the stars, He'll always be a part of while that we must part. So bless the all the friends a time for giving; memories within your heart. I won't 'Neath the sky. my soul. be far away, for life goes on. So if I want to see. A time for remembering, As we go, this we know, There's no more pain and you need me, call and I will come. The longer I live the more my a time for parting. God is nigh. anger to see. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll mind dwells upon the beauty and You have made everything Amen. Just remember the end sets us be near. And if you listen with your the wonder of the world. beautiful in its time all free. heart, you'll hear All of my love For everything You do around you soft and clear. And then, remains forever. when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and "welcome home."

Turn Again to Life We Give Them Back When Curtians Fall When I Must Leave When Tomorrow Starts

When tomorrow starts without We give them back to you, O me, And I'm not there to see,

Lord, who first gave them to us; When I must leave you for a little If the sun should rise and find

yet as you did not lose them in the while -- Please do not grieve and your eyes All filled with tears for giving, so we do not shed wild tears and hug your sor- me; I wish so much you wouldn't If I should die and leave you here lose them by their return . . . row to you through the years, cry . The way you did today, awhile, Be not like others, sore For what is yours is ours also, if But start out bravely with a gal- While thinking of the many undone, who keep Long vigil by we belong to you. Love is unend- When through our tears of sorrow lant smile: And for my sake and things, We didn't get to say. the silent dust and weep. ing, and the boundary of this mor- we see a curtain fall, in my name live on and do all I know how much you love me, For my sake turn again to life and tal life is but a And know a dearly-loved one things the same, Feed not your As much as I love you, And each smile, Nerving thy heart and horizon, and a horizon is nothing has gone beyond our call, loneliness on empty days, time that you think of me, I know We must have faith and confidence trembling hand to do That which save the limit of our sight. Lift us But fill each waking hour in use- you'll miss me too; But when to- in God and in His way, will comfort other souls than up, strong Son of God, that we For He will raise the curtain ful ways, Reach out your hand in morrow starts without me, Please thine; Complete these dear unfin- may see more clearly . on a fairer scene some day. comfort and in cheer and I in turn try to understand, That an angel ished tasks of mine, And I, Per- . . will comfort you and hold you came and called my name, And chance, may therein comfort you. And while you prepare a place for near; And never, never be afraid took me by the hand, And said my us, prepare us also for that happy to die, For I am waiting for you in place was ready, In heaven far place, that we may be with you the sky. above, And that I'd have to leave and with those we behind All those I dearly love. loved for evermore. PORTUGUESE: 23rd Psalm PORTUGUESE: HAIL MARY PORTUGUESE - St. Anthony PORTUGUESE: Footprints Prayer (FEMALE) Uma noite eu tive um sonho... O Senhor é meu pastor: nada me falta. Com o Santos dar descanso, ó Sonhei que estava andando na praia com o Leva-me a descansar em verdes prados, Senhor e através do céu, passavam cenas da Cristo, as almas dos teus servos, minha vida.Para cada cena que passava, conduz-me às águas refrescantes e recon- onde não é nem doença, nem percebi que eram deixados dois pares de forta a minha alma Ele me guia por sendas pegadas na areia: um era meu e o outro era do direitas por amor do seu nome. Ainda que pranto, nem gemidos, mas a Senhor. Quando a última cena passou diante tenha de andar por vales tenebrosos não Ave, Maria, cheia de graça, Orações vida duradoura. de nós, olhei para trás, para as pegadas na temerei nenhum mal, porque Vós estais o Senhor é convosco. Tu és imortal apenas a arte, quem areia e notei que muitas vezes, no caminho da comigo: o vosso cajado e o vosso báculo Bendita sois vós entre as mul- já criou e criou o homem. Para minha vida, havia apenas um par de pegadas me enchem de confiança. Para mim prepa- na areia. Notei também que isso aconteceu rais a mesa, à vista dos seus adversários; heres, e bendito é o fruto do vosso sair da terra que nós mortais fo- nos momentos mais difíceis e angustiosos do com óleo me perfumais a cabeça e o meu ventre, Jesus. ram feitos, e à terra meu viver. Isso me aborreceu deveras e cálice transborda. A bondade e a graça hão em havemos de voltar novamente, perguntei então ao Senhor: - Senhor, Tu me -de acompanhar-me todos os dias da disseste que, uma vez que resolvi te seguir, minha vida e habitarei na casa do Senhor Santa Maria, Mãe de Deus, como tu mandaste quando Fizeste Tu andarias sempre comigo, em todo o para todo o sempre. Justo e compassivo é rogai por nós, pecadores, agora e o homem, dizendo-me: caminho. Contudo, notei que durante as o Senhor, o nosso Deus é misericordioso. na hora da nossa morte. Porque tu és a terra, e sobre a maiores atribulações do meu viver, havia O Senhor guarda os simples: Estava sem Português apenas um par de pegadas na areia. Não terra tu deve retornar. Quer, tam- compreendo porque nas horas em que eu forças e o Senhor salvou-me. Volta, minha Amém. bém, todos nós, mortais, nosso mais necessitava de Ti, Tu me deixaste soz- alma, ao teu descanso, porque o Senhor foi inho. O Senhor me respondeu: - Minha bom para contigo. Livrou-me da morte a caminho, fazendo do nosso querida filha. Jamais eu te deixaria nas horas minha alma, das lágrimas os meus olhos, fúnebre da canção: de provas e de sofrimento. Quando viste, na da queda os meus pés. Andarei na pre- Aleluia, Aleluia, Aleluia areia, apenas um par de pegadas, eram as sença do Senhor, sobre a terra dos vivos. minhas. Foi exatamente aí que eu te carreguei . nos braços.

PORTUGUESE: Portuguese Male PORTUGESE - Lords Prayer Portuguese O Senhor Oração ao Senhor Santo Cristo O Senhor e´ Meu pastor nada me Ó bom e amantíssimo Jesus, que por falta. EmVerdes prados me faz

amor das nossas almas quisestes ser descansar, e conduz-me ´as açoitado, coroado de espinhos e con- O bondoso Coracao de Jesus, ´aguas refrescantes. Reconforta a siderado como rei de comédia no Pretório de sempre presente no Santissimo Pai-Nosso que estais no Céu; santifi- minha alma, gui-me pelos camin- Pilatos, dando-nos o exemplo Sacramento do Altar, cado seja o Vosso Nome; venha a nós hos rectos, por amor do Seu máximo de humildade, fazei que consumindo-se Amor pelas o Vosso reino; seja feita a Vosso Nome. Mesmo que atravesse os atraídos pela Vossa Santas almas do purgatorio, tende vontade assim vales sombrios, nenhum mal face adorável, não tenhamos outro piedade da alma do vosso servo. na Terra como no Céu. O pão nosso temerei, porque estais comigo; o pensamento que não seja para Vos Nao sejais severo no vosso julga- de cada dia nos dai hoje; perdoai-nos Vosso bastao e o Vosso Cajado louvar, outro desejo que não seja o mento para com ele e perdoai-lhe as nossas ofensas, assim como nós dao-me conforto. Preparais-me perdoamos a Vosso amor. os seus pecados um banquete frente aos meus ad- Fazei, Senhor, que a nossa vida seja quem nos tem ofendido; e não nos sempre iluminada pelos clarões da pela vosso infinita bondade. deixeis cair em tentação; mas livrai- vesarios. Ungis com oleo a Vossa Sagrada Paixão, a fim de, nas Pai Nosso...Ave maria... nos do mal. Amen. minha cabeca e a meinha taca contrariedades, sentirmos a Vossa Que a sua alma e as almas do transborda. A grace e a bondade força, nas aflições, a Vossa consola- todos os fieis defuntos descansem hao-de Acompanhars-me todos ção, nas dores o Vosso refrigério, nas em paz. dias da minha vida.A minha mo- tristezas, a rada sera´ a casa do Senhor ao Vossa alegria, chegando assim longo dos meus dias. incólumes ao Vosso Reino Eterno. Amém. Firefighters Prayer Golfer's Psalm CHILDREN Be So Strong Childs Prayer to Mary When I'm called to duty God The Lord is my Greens Keeper, I Be so strong that nothing can dis- wherever flames may rage shall not want. He maketh me to turb your peace of mind. Talk give me strength to save a life walk down green fairways. He health, happiness, and prosperity whatever be its age leadeth me beside the quiet ponds. to every person you

Help me to embrace a little child He restores my drive. He leadeth meet. Make all your friends feel before it is too late my cart fro link to link for His Unique there is something special in or save an older person from name’s sake. Yea, though I walk Dear Mother of Jesus, them. Look at the sunny side of the horror of that fate through the sand traps and water look down upon me everything. Think only of Enable me to be alert hazards; I shall fear no evil; for As I say my prayers slowly the best, work only for the best, to hear the weakest shout Thou are with me. Thy nine iron at my mother's knee. and expect only the best. Be as and quickly and efficiently and Thy sand wedge, they Prayer I love thee, O Lady enthusiastic about the success of to put the fire out comfort me. Thou preparest the and please willest thou bring others as you are about I want to fill my calling and greens before me in the presence All little children your own. Forget the mistakes of to give the best in me of my competition. Thou To Jesus our King. the past and press on to the to guard my neighbor and annointest my head with sun- Selections greater achievements of the fu- protect his property screen. My ball rolls into the cup. ture. Give everyone a smile. And if according to your will Surely Birdies and Eagles shall Spend so much time improving I have to lose my life follow me all the days of my life. yourself that you have no time left bless with your protecting hand And I shall dwell in the 19th Hole to criticize others. Be too big for my children and my wife. of the Lord forever. worry and too noble . for anger.

Firefighters' Prayer CHILDREN CHILDREN - Let Us Pray Beulah Land BALLOON RELEASE Bless This Little Child

Don't weep at my grave, for I am Almighty God, Protector of all Almighty and most merciful God not there, I have a date with a Mankind, Your strength, power, who, when little children born balloon, to dance in the air. I’ll be and wisdom are a beacon of light Bless this Little Child, Lord again of water depart this mortal singing in the sunshine, to all men: Give special guidance Lord, look down from heaven life, dost forthwith, wild and free, playing tag with the to Firemen and Firefighters so aboveAnd touch this special child without any desert of other, be- O Beulah Land, sweet wind, while I'm waiting for thee. that we may be protected from with love, Protect and guide this stow upon them life everlasting, Beulah Land, As you release this balloon in harm while performing our duty. little one Till each and every day as we believe Thou hast done to As on thy highest mount I stand, honor of me, know that Help me with Your loving care is done. Remind us often that it's this little child, grant, we I look away across the sea, I'm with you and will always be. while I work to save the lives and true, This little life is a gift from beseech Thee, that through the Where mansions are Hold a hand, say a prayer, close property of all people young and you. A miracle You've intercession of the Blessed Virgin prepared for me, your eyes and see me there. Al- old. Give me the courage, the sent our way ! Mary and of all Thy Saints, we And view the shining glory shore, though you May feel a alertness to protect my neighbors may serve Thee here My heav’n, my home forever- bit torn apart, please know that I'll and all others whom I am pledge Lord, bless this little child today. with pure minds and be forever more! be forever in your heart. Now fly to aid when involved in a united to the blessed little ones in away balloon as high as you can fire or accident. Paradise. go, I'm right there Through Christ our Lord. with you more than you know! Amen. Amen. . .