“At the time of death, calling for a priest to read the prayers for the departure of the soul, which offer comfort to the soul of the person we love (which is still awake and aware, don’t forget), despite the death of the physical body. Too often, even faithful people forget that the souls of our departed loved ones go before God to be judged in the days after they die…prayers of the priest at the time of death become the first step in helping the soul of the person we love.”
(Fr Geoffry, All Saints Parish in Canada, article)