Memento Mori Journal:
Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP
Pauline Books and Media
ISBN 9780819865212
I have previously reviewed ‘Remember Your Death Memento Mori: A Lenten Devotional’ and now it is time to review the companion volume, the ‘Remember Your Death: Memento Mori Journal’. This book is designed so that it can be used in several ways. It can be used as a workbook during lent with the Lenten Devotional. It can be uses for keeping a record of your daily Examen. Or just as a spiritual journal. The sections of this book are:
Introduction
How to Use This Journal
247 Journal Pages
Memento Mori Prayers
Short Memento Mori Aspirations
Prayer for a Holy Death
Hail Mary
Te Deum
Prayer to Jesus Life
Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving
Anima Christie
Ancient Prayer to the Virgin Mary
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
Prayer to Saint Joseph for a Happy Death
Prayer to the God of Truth
Prayer to Our Mother of Mercy
Prayer to Jesus, Fountain of Living Water
Prayer for a Good Death
Eternal Rest Prayer for the Deceased
Prayer for the Faithful Departed
In Paradisum
Prayer for Departed Relatives and friends
Prayer for God’s Mercy
Prayer for the Dying
Acknowledgements
The 247 Journal pages each have quote at the top of the page. Some are by the author, some contributed but unattributed, many from the bible and the saints, popes and even one from Dietrich Bonhoeffer. few are taken from literature, for example William Shakespeare, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oscar Wilde, and Blaise Pascal.
The introduction reminds us that “Remembering one’s death is an absolutely essential aspect of the Christian life, not only because it helps us to live well, but also because it helps us to remember what Christ has done for us. Jesus trampled death!” The section on how to use this journal outlines four ways it can be used other than just as a journal. How to use it to journal with intention or a plan.
This is a beautifully crafted hard cover journal. And when you combine the quality of the construction with the ways to use it, and the quotes to inspire thoughtful reflection it becomes even more of a treasure. I am sure anyone blessed with a copy of this journal who uses it will be blessed.
My only wish is that an eBook edition would be released for those of us prefer an electronic library and who keep electronic journals. I feel I will be transcribing the quotes from the book to my eJournal as lent proceeds this year. But even with that personal wish, I cannot think of a single reason not to recommend this volume. Especially if you will use it in conjunction with the Lenten Devotional.
An excellent toot for helping you to grow in your faith. It will help you remember your death; and live better now while doing so.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2019 Catholic Reading Plan!
Books by Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP:
Remember Your Death: Memento Mori A Lenten Devotional
Remember Your Death: Memento Mori Journal
Memento Mori Prayers on the Last Things
The Prodigal You Love
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