Loving God,
I am so grateful for the life of your holy servant,
Pope Francis.
Through his witness,
I have seen the presence
of your love in all of creation,
both people and planet.
Through his words,
I have received your call
to be a person of love and compassion.
Through his actions,
I have received your inspiration
to act in solidarity with others
by standing with those on the margins.
I thank you, Dear Lord,
for the gift of Pope Francis.
May eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May Pope Francis's soul
and all the souls of the faithful departed,
through your mercy, rest in peace.
Amen