God Our Father,
Your power brings us to birth.
Your Providence guides our lives. By
Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those who die, still live in Your presence.
Their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for Archbishop Pietro Sambi.
and for those dead known to You alone.
In company with Christ, who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your Kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us again in one family, to sing
Your praise forever and ever.
Eternal rest grant unto them Oh Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Amen!