The Western Book of the Dead: Or the Record of the Books of God, Compiled and Edited By Marilynn Hughes – Containing from the 1908 Roman Breviary in English the Rite for Emergencies, Visits to the Sick, Anointing of the Sick Outside of Mass, Communion of the Sick in Ordinary Circumstances, Commendation of the Dying, Prayers after Death, Prayers for the Dead, Gathering in the Presence of the Body, Vigil for the Deceased, Readings for the Order of Christian Funerals, Rite of Committal with Final Commendation, The Office of the Dead.
A deeply spiritual and comprehensive guide to the Christian rituals and prayers surrounding death, the afterlife, and the care of the dying. This book offers a compilation of key rites and prayers from the 1908 Roman Breviary in English, providing a profound spiritual resource for those seeking comfort, guidance, and support in times of death and mourning.
Contained within the text are sacred prayers and rituals, including the Rite for Emergencies, Visits to the Sick, Anointing of the Sick Outside of Mass, Communion of the Sick in Ordinary Circumstances, and Commendation of the Dying. These rites offer spiritual solace and divine intercession for those facing illness, preparing for death, or walking alongside a loved one in their final moments.
Additionally, the book includes prayers after death, prayers for the dead, and sacred rituals such as the Gathering in the Presence of the Body, Vigil for the Deceased, and Readings for the Order of Christian Funerals. It also covers the Rite of Committal with Final Commendation, providing the comforting and sacred final rites for those passing from this world into the next. The book concludes with the Office of the Dead, a revered Christian liturgical office for the deceased.
The Western Book of the Dead serves as both a prayer book and a guide to the Christian rites associated with death, offering a spiritual pathway through the complexities of loss and the transition to the afterlife. Through the prayers, readings, and rituals included in this book, readers can find peace, strength, and a deeper understanding of Christian perspectives on death, the soul, and eternal life.
This book is a vital resource for those seeking comfort during times of mourning or for those interested in understanding the Christian rites and prayers that honor the sacred journey of life, death, and the afterlife.
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