There are prayers to say for someone who recently lost their child – either daughter or son.
Now, these prayers can also be said by the bereaved family. However, their hearts might be too heavy to say them.
This is why you should learn to stand in the place of prayer for them.
In this article, we will be discussing the 9 short prayers to say for those who recently lost their child.
As a way to show support to the bereaved, read this article till the end to know the prayers to say and how to say them effectively.
Before you start, save these strength and comfort prayers during death.
1) Short prayer for the loss of a child
“My God, it is with great suffering that I pray this prayer. As a mother, I never thought I would go through this moment of pain, sadness and suffering.
I ask right now for Your help, Your help and Your comfort in my life. Console my heart, help me to overcome this phase and, above all, help my child to go to heaven, to Your side.
Protect me, and above all, my deceased child.
Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Losing a child is similar to losing a source of eternal joy. The pain that parents go through at such moments cannot be quantified with words.
One of the best things to do at this moment is to stand in the place of prayers for them.
This short prayer is one of the ways to do that. Good and sweet words of consolation are good and acceptable.
However, prayer does a lot more benefit than sweet words.
As you say this prayer, God will begin to comfort the heart of the bereaved and they will begin to think of ways to move on and repair the damage caused by the loss.
Before praying, say this Bible verse that will also bring some comfort to the family:
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” — Revelation 21:4.
2) Prayer for a mother who lost her daughter
“My God, I am praying today for someone who is truly grieving the death of a child. I am praying for (mother’s name).
This mother is sad, she is helpless and completely desolate. She lost her daughter and doesn’t know what to do, she doesn’t know what to think or whom to turn to.
That’s why I pray to You My God, that You stay by her side right now, that You console her soul and her heart and that You take away from inside (mother’s name) some of the pain she is feeling.
My God, help this mother who lost her daughter. Bring her comfort, peace and a little hope for the future. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
I believe that losing a child is one of the hardest things that can happen to a parent, especially the mother.
Most of the mothers asserted that there was no reason to be alive since their “twin” is gone. Losing a daughter has deep effects on mothers.
Therefore, you should say this prayer for them with intensity. Say this prayer constantly and with faith in your heart until you are sure (through the inner witness) that the mother is beginning to garner strength and solace.
Also read these powerful prayers for someone who died recently.
3) Short prayer for the loss of a son
“Dear Lord, my arms are empty longing for this child. I see my child everywhere in my mind, and I don’t know how to live anymore. I’m so angry about losing this child, who had so much life ahead of him/her.
Hold me in this process of grieving and replace my pain with joy again. Teach me how to cherish our memories without feeling overwhelmed with grief.
I need you to redeem this loss and show yourself mighty to heal. I believe you are the Way, Truth, and Life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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This little prayer should be prayed by the mother or father who has lost their child.
It is a short prayer that serves to bring some comfort to the heart of the parents so that they can overcome this difficult and complicated phase of mourning.
The prayer should be said by the child’s parents whenever they feel the need for it. If you are a grieving parent, pray this prayer whenever you feel sad, low and hopeless.
Believe that God Our Lord will always be by your side and that he will always accompany your child towards the light, peace and happiness of heaven.
“Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.” — Lamentations 3:32.
4) Catholic prayer for infant loss
“God of love and life,
you gave (name) to us as our son/daughter. Give us now the assurance that though he/she has passed from our sight, he/she has not passed from your care.Draw near to us in our sadness, bring blessing out of grief, and help us in our tears and pain to know you standing alongside us and to experience your love and healing; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
https://catholic-cemeteries.org/
Amen.”
This special catholic prayer is done when an infant dies.
A prayer like this is believed to be a bit less intense compared to other prayers.
When you say this prayer, you are doing 2 things:
- You are praying for the affected family;
- You are asking God to guide the soul of the deceased infant.
A special prayer like this wields so much power because it is borne out of compassion, which is a holy emotion.
I believe you should also pray this 9 days novena for the dead.
5) Healing and recovery prayer for the loss of a child
“I pray with all my strength to You, God Our Lord, to ask You to help me in this moment of mourning.
I pray that You’ll bring some comfort to my heart, that You’ll bring some peace to my heart, and that You’ll bring some hope into my life.
I ask You, my God, to help me heal from this terrible loss, so that my heart can believe in the death of my son/daughter and that I can overcome it in the best way.
I need You my God, I need Your presence, Your interception and Your help immediately. Please never leave me, not now or ever.
Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
This prayer focuses on the healing process of bereaved parents.
We can say this prayer – believing God that the parents will gradually outgrow the pain, and begin to move on with their lives.
Also, this prayer shields the bereaved family from additional negative energy, which might be a spiritual attack.
It keeps out negativity and constantly supplies positive energy and joy.
If you are concerned about the emotional and mental state of the bereaved parent, then, you should say this prayer.
The beautiful part of this prayer is that – you can keep saying this prayer till you get the result.
The more you say this prayer the more you get the intended result. As long as you keep praying, you’ll keep the soul of the child alive so they can reunite once again in Heaven.
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’ ” — John 11:25-26.
6) Strength prayer for death of a son
“It is with all my strength that I pray to the miraculous Saint Agnes! I pray to this powerful saint not for me, but for (name of mother/father) that has lost his/her son and that he/she is living the worst moment of his/her life.
I pray and ask with all my strength that Saint Agnes intercede in the life of this father/mother and that she gives them strength, courage and determination to overcome this terrible phase of their lives.
I pray and ask with all my strength that Santa Agnes shows this parent that life is not over, that there is still hope and they will still meet their deceased son in heaven.
Saint Agnes, fill (father’s/mother’s name) prayer with hope. Let them have strength. Allow them courage and allow them to get through this terrible phase of their lives.
Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Loss requires strength to move on. Trust me, I know what it means!
Saying this prayer for someone who lost a son is one of the ways to show your deep love, care, and concern for the bereaved.
Before saying this prayer, ensure you read some scriptures that speak of comfort, assurance, and hope. Also, ensure you make use of positive affirmations.
When you say this prayer, God will supply divine strength to the bereaved family and they will begin to cope with the loss better than they have done in the past.
Also try these prayers for getting closer to God right now.
7) Encouragement prayer for death of a child
“God of unfailing compassion, in your creative love and tenderness you gave us [name] so full of hope for the future.
You are the source of all our lives, the strength of all our days. You did not make us for darkness and death
but to see you face to face and to enjoy abundant life.Help us to comfort one another with the consolation we ourselves receive from you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
https://catholic-cemeteries.org/
Amen.”
The Bible said, “David encouraged himself in the Lord”.
To make this happen for someone who recently lost a child, prayers must be said continually.
This is why the encouragement prayer is important. When you say this prayer, you are giving the holy spirit permission to work.
The moment you begin to say this prayer, the spirit of comfort will begin to heal, encourage, and edify the hearts of the bereaved parents – thus bringing healing and relief from the loss.
“He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.” — Psalms 147:3.
8) Powerful short prayer for the loss of a child
“My God Our Lord, I lost my child (child’s name) and I am desolate, I don’t know what to do, what to think or whom to turn to.
I know that nothing and no one is going to take this pain away from me, just You. And that’s why I pray to You!
To ask You to help me in this moment of great pain My God Our Lord, that You help me during this grieving process and that You bring some peace and hope to my heart.
Please, God our Lord, protect my child in Heaven and allow him/her to have an eternal rest full of peace.
Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
In the spiritual world, this is one of the ways to protect people’s hearts from veering off the path of light. When the loss of a child happens, this is the FIRST prayer to say.
Do you know why? It is because it keeps the hearts of the affected family in one piece. It builds a spiritual wall and barrier against negative energy.
When you say this prayer, you are invoking the almighty God into the scene.
Now, does this mean the affected family will not grieve? Not necessarily!
They will grieve. However, despite the grief, their hearts will not be influenced negatively to do something bad.
Also try these healing and recovery prayers for someone you love.
9) Prayer for parents who lost a child
“Our Lord, today I pray for the parents of (name the child), who are truly grieving the loss of their child.
I pray to You, on this day, Our Lord, to ask You to stay beside these parents who are completely shaken by the death of their child.
I ask that You, Our Lord, give courage to these parents to face this terrible event.
I ask that You, Our Lord, allow these parents to have the courage to continue living their lives and fighting for their future.
I ask that You, Our Lord, accompany them so that they know that they will never be alone so that they know that Your presence will always be beside them.
Give them hope, Our Lord, so that they may believe and know that their deceased child is in Heaven, at your side and at the side of their Guardian Angel.
Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
This prayer gives the following benefits:
- It encourages the parents;
- It opens their eyes to see their child in heaven;
- It gives them the strength and courage to face what the future holds;
- It also assures them that they will never be left alone.
I call this a multipurpose prayer. It can accomplish everything you desire to see in the family of the deceased child.
Whenever you hear of the demise of a child, say this prayer for the bereaved parents.
Before you leave, also read these prayers for the holy souls in purgatory.
Will grieving mothers find solace in these prayers?
Yes, grieving mothers will find solace in these prayers.
Certainly, mothers have been hurt the most by events of losses, especially of children, because they are the most connected to them at the emotional level, however, when such unfortunate events occur, they are not doomed.
They are not to be condemned, and waste the rest of their lives.
These prayers and their innate powers can encourage and comfort them.
They can guide their hearts into safety and peace. It can fill them with hope for the future.
Can any grieving mother say the prayers?
Yes, any grieving mother can say the prayers.
As long as she puts her heart into it, she can.
Any parent of any age bracket, living in any part of the world can say them. It is the heart that matters the most.
Believe in the powers of God. He will help you!
Yes, God is almighty and all-powerful. There is not a thing he can not do. There is not a wound he can not heal and there is not a soul he can not care for.
Put your faith in His ability to heal you, and guide you through the rest of your life. Likewise, trust that your child is in safer and more able hands. Trust in his willingness to help you, and your lost child, and you will find solace.
