Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.Or, short of that, Lord, how about a decent night’s shut-eye?Bedtime prayers are a common ritual. But, these days, prayer is a lot ...

Have a beautiful rest, my love. Sweet dreams. May the Lord shield you from any troubles and grant you a peaceful night's sleep. This is my bedtime prayer for protection as you retire to bed, ...

Prayer, Rest, and Tradition: Israel Has It Right. A Christian worshiper lights candles during Easter Sunday Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, April 17, 2022.

So I pray today that we may all find time for rest and special occasions in our lives, where we can escape our worries and problems and be re-envigorated.

V. Eternal rest grant unto Francis, O Lord. R. And let the perpetual light shine upon him. And may his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.