Remember That You Will Die

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Heard On The Morning Show
Skulls and bones in the Paris Catacombs
The Catacombs of Paris, France. Travis Grossen/ Unsplash

Thinking about death terrifies many people. But some people deliberately contemplate their own demise in a daily meditation known as “memento mori.” We speak with a Catholic nun who has revised the ancient practice about why she thinks it is valuable — even when death surrounds us.

Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Steven Potter Technical Director
  • Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble Guest

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