A Prayer To The Holy Innocents (adapted from Catholic Church Facebook Page)
Holy Innocents, you died before you were old enough to know what life means, pray for all children who die young that God may gather them into His loving arms.
Holy Innocents, you were killed because one man was filled with hatred, pray for those who hate that God may touch their hearts and fill them with love.
Holy Innocents, you experienced a violent death, pray for all who are affected by violence that they may find peace and love.Holy Innocents, your parents grieved for you with deep and lasting sorrow, pray for all parents who have lost young children that God may wrap a warm blanket of comfort around them.
Holy Innocents, those around you certainly felt helpless to prevent your deaths, pray for all who feel helpless in their circumstances that they may cling to God for courage and hope.
Holy Innocents, you who are now in Heaven, pray for all of us that one day we may join you there to bask in God’s eternal light.
Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let the Perpetual Light shine upon them. May they and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Thank you Katie for the beautiful prayer. I love you!
I love you, too, Mom!!
I didn’t realize your mom’s name was Mary Elizabeth. Awesome name.
Thank you for this. I was looking for a prayer like this and you delivered it to me. Thanks!
Thank you for posting this beautiful prayer.
Beautiful. W really need this prayer and many more at a time like this.
Thanks you!