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Remember, Lord, those who have died and gone before us marked with the sign of faith,<\/p>\n

especially those for whom we now pray. May these and all who sleep in Christ find in your presence light,<\/p>\n

happiness and peace. Through Christ our Lord.<\/p>\n

Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Remember, Lord, those who have died and gone before us marked with the sign of faith, especially those for whom we now pray. May these and all who sleep in Christ find in your presence light, happiness and peace. Through Christ our Lord. 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