The Church prays for the dead, and this prayer ... Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. R. Amen. Then one member of the family reads: My brothers and sisters ...

Since Mary has been given such a place in the body of believers, it is appropriate that we turn to her and ask for her ...

It stands like that tree of paradise that God made into the tree of life, the cross of Jesus ... and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he richly poured out on us through Jesus Christ our Savior ...