“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
The unexpected death of a loved one is the hardest for people to deal with, particularly when the person is in seemingly good health and
“Throughout our lives, but especially at the hour of our death, evil spirits of infirmity and despair are wont to afflict souls. The remedy is clear: we trust in God’s mercy.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Meditation on Ash Wednesday, an excerpt from Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen’s Carmelite classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Claire Dwyer nears the end of the series with the death of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity–a powerhouse of intercession for those she leaves below.
Elizabeth of the Trinity’s final illness takes hold as Claire Dwyer’s series nears its end.
Why should we not fear the end of our mortal lives? What example does Christ’s death on the Cross give to us?
This is a story of a miracle of the most important kind. My father is near the end of his life. He is 79 –
Will we know our loved ones in Heaven? Fr. Francois Rene Blot consults Scripture and the writings of the saints to answer this question.
Dan Burke’s and Melissa Elson’s second interview of the ever-popular Fr. Michael Kerper on the subject of godparents, angels, guardian angels, ghosts, and damnation found in his book “A Priest Answers 27 Questions You Never Thought to Ask”.
