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Memento Mori: An Advent Companion

Memento Mori: An Advent Companion

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"Memento Mori: An Advent Companion" invites you to embark on a reflective Advent journey with daily reflections, writings, and art focused on the Last Things: death, judgment, hell, and heaven. Authored by Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble and created by religious sisters, this 176-page paperback combines classic and contemporary art to illuminate Advent's true meaning through the lens of mortality and faith. See more...

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  • Advent companion with Memento Mori theme
  • Daily reflections, writings & sermons, daily examen, classic art
  • Written, designed & produced by Religious SIsters
  • Enter into Advent reflectively 
  • Remembering the reality of Christ in light of our deaths

Memento mori or “remember your death” is a phrase long associated with the practice of remembering the unpredictable and inevitable end of one’s life. Memento Mori: An Advent Companion on the Last Things is the latest in a series of books by Theresa Noble, that explores this traditional Christian practice of meditation on death in light of Christ.  

Advent might seem like a liturgical season in which meditation on death and the other Last Things (judgment, hell, and heaven) is not appropriate. But, in times past, Advent was recognized as the perfect time to take a hard look at all the Last Things. In some parishes, priests used to give sermons on each of the Last Things to correspond to the four Sundays of Advent. 

This book will help you to explore the reality that Advent means nothing without recognizing that Jesus came to save us from death, humanity’s most intimidating enemy and impossible adversary. Jesus was born to die so that we may live. Remembering this reality in light of our death changes lives.  Scripture-based daily reflections from the liturgy for each day of Advent written by Sr. Theresa Aletheia - Daily reflections on the Last Things from the tradition, including the Church Fathers and many of the saints The Memento Mori Examen or review of the day - Classic art as well as art by over twenty living artists reflecting on the Last Things - Written, designed, and produced by religious sisters. 


SKU: 1010751

  • Author: Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP
  • Pages: 176
  • Format: Paperback

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Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 8 reviews.

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Memento Mori An Advent Companion

"I give 4 stars because the readings did not keep up with current readings this year. Otherwise, I liked it because it got me to thinking about the Examination at the end of the day more deeply than I already do."

— Janet H. (4/5)

Advent preparation

"I am going to start my momento more starting in advent"

— JOANNIE W. (5/5)

Taking advent higher up and further in

"Wow, you can use this annually year after year to bring you to a deeper place with Jesus. I’m so glad we got this book learning quite a bit never thought of before and I’ve been a seeker for 58 years and finally ended up being Catholic 12 years ago."

— JENNIFER F. (5/5)

Great way to really get

"Great way to really get into the true meaning of Christmas. Kept me focused on my Savior and not the world's idea of Christmas"

— MAARIE H. (5/5)

Beautiful companion for Advent

"In preparing for Advent this year, I decided to try a companion piece. Being new to this practice, I did some research and was drawn to the Memento Mori Advent. It is a beautiful book full of wonderful artistic renderings and saintly writings. It guides you through an examen leading to deep contemplation and meditation. I look forward to reading it every day. However, as I finished with the third Friday of Advent, it took a while to fully understand the reference on the bottom of page (105). In order to keep with the current liturgical calendar, the book changes from the days of the week to actual dates. At this point, you are required to do a bit of page marking. As this review is being written in December 2024, there are several pages which are omitted for this season. The third Saturday in Advent jumps to pages 133-135. You turn back to page 108 which is explains the final of the Last Things. This leads you into the fourth Sunday of Advent (pages 113-115). To read the reflections for the fourth Monday of Advent, you turn to page 141, the date being December 23. The reflections follow the dates at this point which bring you to Christmas morning. There is no mention of this in any other part of the Advent companion other than page 105. This is the only reason I gave the Memento Mori Advent companion 4 stars. A better explanation of the last week of Advent would greatly benefit someone new to using companions. Otherwise, it is a lovely book that I would recommend."

— C. T. (4/5)

A great spiritual classic is born

"I bought this copy of ""Memento Mori: an Advent companion"" but in the wrapping paper and gifts, that copy was lost. This spiritual aid to use during Advent is so important, for it becomes a spiritual part of your prayer during Advent. Having the scriptures, focusing on the last things, and the contemplative examen daily brings the season of Advent to the soul. Impressive & striking artwork enhances the beauty of our faith. Perfect for gifts & to buy an extra copy, just in case your copy gets lost."

— Donna (5/5)

Memento Mori (remember death) time to reflect

"I'm looking forward to using this book during Advent. All life has a beginning and an ending. That's the way it works. Memento Mori is a way to appreciate that but also to understand that death isn't truly where we end. It's the beginning of life everlasting."

— Paul (5/5)

Excellent Preparation for Christ's Second Advent

"This devotional by Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble has become my go-to devotional for the Advent and Lenten seasons. For the Advent season, she takes somewhat of an unusual approach by focusing on the Last Things, but this is very fitting given that we are all waiting for His second Advent, whether it be at the hour of our death or at the end of time. Her reflections on the readings for the day, reflections from a saint, and questions have helped me to grow in my relationship with Our Lord and to prepare myself to meet Him whenever He wills."

— Joshua C. (5/5)

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