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Prayers of remembrance

Here at CAFOD we hold all our supporters, volunteers, staff, and those we have worked alongside overseas who have died in our prayers.

We also pray for their friends and family and for all those who mourn, that they may find comfort in this difficult time.

The burden of grief

The burden of grief

Inspired by Psalm 30:11, this prayer asks God to turn our mourning to dancing and to clothe us with joy.

The light of God's promise

The light of God's promise

As we remember our loved ones who have died, we pray that God may be us in our sorrow and comfort us in our loss.

A step along the way

A step along the way

This beautiful reflection, with words often attributed to Saint Oscar Romero, encourages us to consider the contribution we can all make to build a brighter future for generations to come. 

Lord of life and love

Lord of life and love

We give thanks for the past, seek courage to face the present and look with hope to the future.

A crucified world

A crucified world

We pray that we may feel God's love surrounding us and find strength in our weakness.

Remember your loved ones

Book of Remembrance

Book of Remembrance

We remember supporters, family and friends in our Book of Remembrance. The book is published each October for our November Memorial Mass - find out how to add your loved one's name.