From the New Testament

From the Book of Divine Worship - The Burial of the Dead - Rite Two - The Liturgy of the Word.

Rom. 8:14-19, 34-35, 37-39 (The glory that shall be revealed)
1 Cor. 15:20-26, 35-38, 42-44, 53-58 (The imperishable body)
2 Cor. 4:16-5:9 (Things that are unseen are eternal)
1 John 3:1-2 (We shall be like him)
Rev. 7:9-17 (God will wipe away every tear)
Rev. 21:2-7 (Behold, I make all things new)

A suitable psalm, hymn, or canticle may follow. The following Psalms are appropriate:

Ps. 23, 27, 106:1-5, 116

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