In which I talk about the spiritual practicing of remembering that we will die, and the hope that we find in Christ's resurrection! Also, I forgot (oof) to say that viewing art & reading poetry/prose can help us practice memento mori. Look for works of art like these and poems similar to the ones I shared to help you in this spiritual practice!

Catholic Digest Article

Memento Mori Lenten Devotional

Rule of St Benedict

Shakespeare's Window Into the Soul

Medieval English Verse collection

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