“In our tradition of Catholic spirituality, these types of practices are referred to as memento mori, a Latin phrase that means “remembrance of death” or “remembrance of mortality.” The practice of receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday is one of these.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Fr. Ed Broom gives us 10 steps to stand on as we grow in holiness.
Smoke in the sky and burning churches remind Claire Dwyer of what will, in the end, remain.
Find out why saints are often shown with skulls when Father John Bartunek explains the concept of “memento mori”.
Do you know there is a litany for the holy souls in purgatory? Join us in praying for them today and during the month of November, which the Church dedicates to the holy souls.
When was the last time you thought of what happens after death? Father John Bartunek announces his latest retreat guide “Fire of Mercy” today.
Are we a zombie culture? Have we become numb to evil? What does this have to do with Halloween? Find out what the Blessed Mother, a couple of Popes, an Archbishop and Dr Peter Howard have to say about the world we live in and how to fix it.
What’s wrong with setting your (spiritual) sights on Purgatory? Are we missing the boat when we do this? Find out when a new member of SpiritualDirection.com’s writing team, Matthew Leonard, tackles this question.
ON THE GENERAL JUDGMENT “The Lord shall be known when he executeth judgment.” cf Psalm 9:17 At present, there is no one in this world
ON THE PARTICULAR JUDGMENT “We must all be manifested before the judgment-seat of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:10 Consider the appearance, the accusation, the examination, and
