Memento mori means9/28/2023 Life on earth is short when seen from the perspective of eternity. This is not being pessimistic it is just being realistic. This may sound frightening, but it is true. “Vanity of vanities! All things are vanity!” All things are passing, all things are transient. I think this reminder is not only for the Trappists and the Knights of Columbus it is for all of us. McGivney himself succumbed to death due to pneumonia at the age of 36. McGivney’s commitment to an immigrant parish consisting of hard working men and women – who died young. Martin, the Grand Knight of Council 14557, New Bedford, Massachusetts, “the Knights of Columbus are called to constantly reflect on the fact that we have only a short earthly existence in which to prove ourselves worthy of eternal life.” Martin traces this motto “Tempus Fugit, Mememto Mori” to the Knights of Columbus’ Founder Fr. The Knights of Columbus’ fraternal motto is even more explicit: “Tempus Fugit, Memento Mori,” “Time Flies, Remember Death.” According to John P. The Trappist Monks, known for their strict observance of monastic life of silence, prayer, work and study used to greet one another with the greeting “Memento Mori.” “Memento mori” can be translated as “Remember death.” A translation that can have more impact is: “Remember that you will die.” In Pilipino, “Alalahanin mo, mamamatay ka rin.” This greeting is a reminder of one’s mortality and the need to live faithfully in this world. A Reflection for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
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