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Memento Mori Prayer Book: Prayers on the Last Things
"As Christians, we remember our death in order to remember our Life-Jesus Christ. We remember our death in order that our lives may be filled with the Life of Christ, both now and when we enter into the joy of eternal life." (Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP, from the Foreword)
Memento Mori: Prayers on the Last Things is a beautiful prayer book that helps you pray with and meditate on death and the afterlife. Remembrance of the Last Things, beginning with death, opens our hearts to the work God wants to do in us before our last day on earth. Encouraged by Scripture and the saints, this ancient tradition can help you to manage the chaos of this world, grow closer to God, and focus on heaven.
Sr. Theresa Alethia Noble, FSP, has taken the ancient custom of memento mori (remembering one's death) and modernized it for the 21st century. In this prayer book she has brought together the prayers, meditations, and readings that are most likely to help us in living our life and preparing for eternity, through the practice of remembering our death. The prayer book includes prayers for a good death, a Memento Mori Examen, Marian prayers for assistance in life and death, Spiritual Warfare prayers, the power of the Holy Rosary, and Prayers to live for heaven, and more.
Truly helpful are the prayers that have been included to assist those who are dying and a section of Prayers for the Dead. We often don't know what to do-or say-when someone we care about is dying, or even when we think about our own deaths. Our culture has taught us to pretend death doesn't exist, and as a result we're bereft in more ways than one when we have to confront it. But it doesn't have to be that way. Memento Mori: Prayers on the Last Things will give you the words you've been looking for, will comfort you and help you comfort others, and will allow you the time to reflect on our nearness to God in these moments.
Sr. Theresa Alethia Noble, FSP, has written a Memento Mori devotional, created a Memento Mori journal, and now brings us Memento Mori: Prayers on the Last Things.
Memento Mori: Prayers on the Last Things is a beautiful prayer book that helps you pray with and meditate on death and the afterlife. Remembrance of the Last Things, beginning with death, opens our hearts to the work God wants to do in us before our last day on earth. Encouraged by Scripture and the saints, this ancient tradition can help you to manage the chaos of this world, grow closer to God, and focus on heaven.
Sr. Theresa Alethia Noble, FSP, has taken the ancient custom of memento mori (remembering one's death) and modernized it for the 21st century. In this prayer book she has brought together the prayers, meditations, and readings that are most likely to help us in living our life and preparing for eternity, through the practice of remembering our death. The prayer book includes prayers for a good death, a Memento Mori Examen, Marian prayers for assistance in life and death, Spiritual Warfare prayers, the power of the Holy Rosary, and Prayers to live for heaven, and more.
Truly helpful are the prayers that have been included to assist those who are dying and a section of Prayers for the Dead. We often don't know what to do-or say-when someone we care about is dying, or even when we think about our own deaths. Our culture has taught us to pretend death doesn't exist, and as a result we're bereft in more ways than one when we have to confront it. But it doesn't have to be that way. Memento Mori: Prayers on the Last Things will give you the words you've been looking for, will comfort you and help you comfort others, and will allow you the time to reflect on our nearness to God in these moments.
Sr. Theresa Alethia Noble, FSP, has written a Memento Mori devotional, created a Memento Mori journal, and now brings us Memento Mori: Prayers on the Last Things.
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Published December 12, 2019
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Theresa Aletheia Noble
8 books58 followersSr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP is a former atheist who, thanks to the grace of God, has returned to the faith she was raised in and now tries to help others bring their loved ones back to the faith. A few years after returning to the Church, she heard God calling her, so she left her job in Silicon Valley to join the Daughters of St. Paul. She now lives in Miami, where she prays, evangelizes, bakes bread, and blogs.
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June 4, 2021
One of the best prayer books I have ever used. Full review below.
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It has been a long time since I have been this eager to get my hands on a new prayer book. But after how impactful Remember Your Death: Memento Mori A Lenten Devotional and Remember Your Death: Memento Mori Journal were I had high expectations for this prayer book. And it did snot disappoint. Not since discovering The Handbook of Prayers edited by Reverend James Socias have I found a prayer book so beneficial. At one point I had Copies of the handbook in my desk at work, my desk at home, my backpack, and my bed side table. I also always kept a spare so I could give it away. That is exactly how I feel about this Memento Mori Prayer Book. I wish I could buy it by the case to be able to give them away. And I cannot wait for the eBook edition to come out so I can always have it on me. This is the best new prayer book I have had in years.
The prayers in this book were compiled or written by Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP. The physical book is a beautiful volume. And I am not normally a physical book guy. It is dark grey leather. It has just an embossed skull on the front cover and “Memento Mori” in Script on the back. It had a single black built in silk bookmark. And silver gilded edges to the pages. The end sheets match the cover of the Memento Mori Journal. The sections in the volume are:
Memento Mori and the Last Things
How to Live Memento Mori
Death: Prayers to Live and to Die Well
Prayers to Imitate Jesus
Prayers for a Good Death
Prayers for the Dying
Marian prayers for Assistance in Life and Death
Judgement: Prayers to Prepare to Meet Jesus
Prayers of Repentance
Prayers for the Dead
Hell: Prayers to Combat the Powers of Darkness
The Sacrament of Baptism
Prayers to Jesus, Our Eucharistic Lord
Spiritual Warfare Prayers
The Power of the Holy Rosary
Heaven: Prayers for Union with God
Prayers of Praise to God
Prayers to live in Heaven
Marian prayers of Hope
Appendix 1
Basic Prayers in Latin and English
Appendix 2
An Explanation of Indulgences
There are a few full-page illustrations in the book. Overall this is an incredible little volume of prayers. I am sure you will benefit from investing in this book, and spending time prayer the prayers within.
Another excellent volume from Sister Theresa Aletheia. I great little volume and tool for your prayer and spiritual warfare toolbox. One of the best prayer books I have ever used, I highly recommend it. This book was so good I added it to my All Time Top Ten Catholic Books.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2019 Catholic Reading Plan!
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It has been a long time since I have been this eager to get my hands on a new prayer book. But after how impactful Remember Your Death: Memento Mori A Lenten Devotional and Remember Your Death: Memento Mori Journal were I had high expectations for this prayer book. And it did snot disappoint. Not since discovering The Handbook of Prayers edited by Reverend James Socias have I found a prayer book so beneficial. At one point I had Copies of the handbook in my desk at work, my desk at home, my backpack, and my bed side table. I also always kept a spare so I could give it away. That is exactly how I feel about this Memento Mori Prayer Book. I wish I could buy it by the case to be able to give them away. And I cannot wait for the eBook edition to come out so I can always have it on me. This is the best new prayer book I have had in years.
The prayers in this book were compiled or written by Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP. The physical book is a beautiful volume. And I am not normally a physical book guy. It is dark grey leather. It has just an embossed skull on the front cover and “Memento Mori” in Script on the back. It had a single black built in silk bookmark. And silver gilded edges to the pages. The end sheets match the cover of the Memento Mori Journal. The sections in the volume are:
Memento Mori and the Last Things
How to Live Memento Mori
Death: Prayers to Live and to Die Well
Prayers to Imitate Jesus
Prayers for a Good Death
Prayers for the Dying
Marian prayers for Assistance in Life and Death
Judgement: Prayers to Prepare to Meet Jesus
Prayers of Repentance
Prayers for the Dead
Hell: Prayers to Combat the Powers of Darkness
The Sacrament of Baptism
Prayers to Jesus, Our Eucharistic Lord
Spiritual Warfare Prayers
The Power of the Holy Rosary
Heaven: Prayers for Union with God
Prayers of Praise to God
Prayers to live in Heaven
Marian prayers of Hope
Appendix 1
Basic Prayers in Latin and English
Appendix 2
An Explanation of Indulgences
There are a few full-page illustrations in the book. Overall this is an incredible little volume of prayers. I am sure you will benefit from investing in this book, and spending time prayer the prayers within.
Another excellent volume from Sister Theresa Aletheia. I great little volume and tool for your prayer and spiritual warfare toolbox. One of the best prayer books I have ever used, I highly recommend it. This book was so good I added it to my All Time Top Ten Catholic Books.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2019 Catholic Reading Plan!
April 4, 2021
Beautiful prayer book.
April 5, 2021
Lovely collection of prayers.
March 15, 2020
While I'm not Catholic, I am fascinated by The scope of their prayers. I'm also quite appreciative of the respect for and lack of fear of death represented within this book. We could all do with a little more introspection in all respects.
February 26, 2022
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One of the most helpful and beautiful prayer books I have ever read (or prayed). I am forever grateful for the witness and lives of the Daughters of St. Paul for their work in the media (especially social media) and evangelization for the salvation of souls.
I have read this prayer book in one sitting in preparation for the Sister Theresa Noble's Lenten memento mori devotionals which I will begin this Ash Wednesday and be using all throughout Lent.
These beautiful prayers have helped and comforted me immensely.
Remember your own death, and pray for the dead.
One of the most helpful and beautiful prayer books I have ever read (or prayed). I am forever grateful for the witness and lives of the Daughters of St. Paul for their work in the media (especially social media) and evangelization for the salvation of souls.
I have read this prayer book in one sitting in preparation for the Sister Theresa Noble's Lenten memento mori devotionals which I will begin this Ash Wednesday and be using all throughout Lent.
These beautiful prayers have helped and comforted me immensely.
Remember your own death, and pray for the dead.
January 13, 2021
Fantastic collection of prayers regarding the Last Four Things (Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell). Highly recommend.
February 12, 2021
Awesome prayer book, highly recommend to anyone.
January 1, 2023
I enjoyed this prayer book way more than I thought I would. It's a great resource that I will be turning back to again and again.
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