My most important EVER episode on Locals: https://catholicismnewsandwhatever.locals.com/post/5305169/happy-birthday-dad A friendly reminder: https://www.callin.com/episode/crimea-is-ukraine-cSJyrmtZCo It would be my dad's birthday if he were still with us, so, I felt like I should do an episode on this. For some historical context, check this out: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/yizkor-the-memorial-service/ https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/kaddish-a-memorial-prayer-in-praise-of-god/ https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01040a.htm Byzantine Catholic prayer for the dead (for my Father, Michael) Now, O Lord, grant also rest to the soul of Your departed servant, Michael, in a place of light, freshness, and peace, where there is no pain, sorrow, or mourning. As a gracious God and loving mankind, forgive him every transgression committed by him in word, deed, or thought, since there is no man alive who has not sinned. You alone are without sin and Your justice is everlast­ing justice, and Your word is always the truth. For You are the resurrection, the life and the rest of Your departed servant, Michael, O Christ our God, and we render glory to You, together with Your Eternal Father, and Your most Holy, gracious, and life-giving Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen. Scripture references: 2 Timothy 1:16-18 Matthew 5:21-26 2 Maccabees 12:41-45 (KJV), OR 12:41-46 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Maccabees+12%3A41-46&version=DRA