Prayers for a Happy Death
Prayers Dedicated to Saint Joseph
This presentation is dedicated to Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death. Here, you will find a collection of prayers and devotions to Saint Joseph.
Prayers from Other Saints
Also included are prayers from various saints renowned for their intercession in assisting with happy and peaceful deaths.
Purpose of These Prayers
Whether seeking comfort, guidance, or spiritual support, these prayers aim to bring solace and hope to those in their final moments and to their loved ones.
Catholic Prayers for a Happy Death
O glorious St. Philip, faithful helper of thy dying children, be thou my father and protector in the hour of my death. Let not the devil overcome me; let not temptation oppress me, nor fear overwhelm me in that hour; but grant through thy intercession that, fortified by faith, hope and charity, I may bear all things with patience and perseverance, and may happily die the death of the just. Amen.
Prayer for a Happy Death (St. John Henry Cardinal Newman)
O my Lord and Savior, support me in my last hour by the strong arms of Thy Sacraments and the fragrance of Thy consolations. Let the absolving words be said over me, and the holy oil sign and seal me;
and let Thine own Body be my food and Thy Blood my sprinkling; and let Thy Mother Mary come to me, and my angel whisper peace to me, and Thy glorious saints and my own dear patrons smile on me,
that in and through them all I may die as I desire to live, in Thy Church, in Thy faith, and in Thy love. Amen.