Memory Eternal
Why do Eastern Christians (both Catholic and Orthodox) say “Memory Eternal” in reference to those who have died?
"We are travellers…not yet in our native land" – St. Augustine
Why do Eastern Christians (both Catholic and Orthodox) say “Memory Eternal” in reference to those who have died?
Today’s Music Monday comes from Lauren Daigle and her anthem “First”:
Before I bring my need, I will bring my heart
Before I lift my cares, I will lift my arms
I wanna know You, I wanna find You
In every season, In every moment
Before I bring my need, I will bring my heart
And seek You
First…I wanna seek You x2
First…I wanna keep You x2
First…More than anything I want, I want You First
Before I speak a word, Let me hear Your voice
And in the midst of pain, Let me feel Your joy
Ooh, I wanna know You, I wanna find You
In every season, In every moment
Before I speak a word, I will bring my heart
And seek You
You are my treasure and my reward
Let nothing ever come before
You are my treasure and my reward
Let nothing ever come before
I seek You
Well, this is rather cool. I recently saw Dr. Barber publicizing Maria Lextrix, a website which includes a large collection of free audio books of Catholic classics!
My friend Ash put together this little video explaining the origin of the word “Catholic”:

Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be?
The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter’s oven? And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?
When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight
– Kahlil Gibran