Happy All Souls Day! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to talk about how the early Church talked about and prayed for the dead. Other guests include Stephanie Mann on Sigrid Undset and Hilaire Belloc, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…
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Prayer for the Dead
God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.
In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.
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