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May 14, 2021 · Since last spring, Ms. Ebenstein has conducted a series of memento mori classes online, in which students explore the global history of representations of death, and then create their own.
Jan 6, 2021 · The memento mori is a profoundly important aspect of religious reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the need to prepare spiritually for the inevitability of death. This essay considers two recent examples--the deaths of a world-renowned athletic celebrity and an obscure academic philosopher--and explores the contrasting images of death ...
- Alexander Riley
- atriley@bucknell.edu
- 2020
Feb 15, 2021 · Contemplating death, also known by its Latin title of memento mori, is the practice of “remembering that you will die.” This ancient and cross-cultural practice is embedded in many moral and spiritual traditions ranging from early Stoicism to Buddhism, Christianity, and beyond.
Nov 23, 2020 · Step 1: Become Aware of God’s Presence. Step 2: Ask for the Holy Spirit’s Guidance. Step 3: Review the Day. Step 4: Remember Your Death. Step 5: Look Toward Tomorrow. Sister Theresa Aletheia elaborates on each step, estimating that the practice takes about ten minutes for beginners.
Sep 10, 2024 · A memento mori—Latin for “remember you will die”—is a practice, object, or artwork created to remind us that we will die, and that our death could come a at any moment. By evoking a visceral awareness of the brevity of our lives, it was meant to help us remember to make choices in line with our true values.
Nov 2, 2021 · This trend has also influenced many Catholics perceptions of memento mori. Some see a skull and crossbones and associate it with "pirates" (i.e. the Jolly Roger) while others have even gone so far as to call them "satanic" -- no doubt associating them with their use by 1980's heavy metal bands.
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Jun 23, 2019 · Memento Mori Art. Let's look at examples of the skillful ways that artists across history have used visual cues to provoke reflection about the ephemeral nature of material possessions and the need to focus on the soul. Albrecht Dürer