Prayer for a Happy Death

Prayer for a Happy Death
By Corazon Aquino

    Almighty God, most merciful Father
    You alone know the time
    You alone know the hour
    You alone know the moment
    When I shall breathe my last.

    So, remind me each day,
    most loving Father
    To be the best that I can be.
    To be humble, to be kind,
    To be patient, to be true.
    To embrace what is good,
    To reject what is evil,
    To adore only You.

    When the final moment does come
    Let not my loved ones grieve for long.
    Let them comfort each other
    And let them know
    how much happiness
    They brought into my life.
    Let them pray for me,
    As I will continue to pray for them,
    Hoping that they will always pray
    for each other.

    Let them know that they made possible
    Whatever good I offered to our world.
    And let them realize that our separation
    Is just for a short while
    As we prepare for our reunion in eternity.

    Our Father in heaven,
    You alone are my hope.
    You alone are my salvation.
    Thank you for your unconditional love, Amen