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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2026 · 18 MIN

Why I’m Planning My Funeral in My 20s

from Lilies Among Thorns · host Julianna Vivas

My socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliannarvivasLilies account : https://www.instagram.com/liliesamongthornspodTikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@julianvickyvivas?_r=1&_t=ZP-98FsF69Qw1vWhat if you knew exactly when you were going to meet God?In this video, I share why I started planning my Catholic Requiem Mass in my 20s and how the ancient Catholic practice of Memento Mori (remembering death) transformed the way I view life, faith, and eternity.In a culture that avoids conversations about death, Traditional Catholic spirituality calls us to remember our final end: death, judgment, Heaven, and Hell. Preparing for death is not morbid, it is a powerful reminder to live with purpose, repentance, charity, and love.From the Ars Moriendi (“the art of dying well”) to the Catholic tradition of preparing for a holy death, this video explores why organizing your final wishes, estate, important documents, funeral plans, and Requiem Mass can be one of the greatest acts of charity for your family.Memento Mori is not about fear of death, it is about learning how to live. It is about being ready to stand before Our Lord and making sure our souls are prepared for eternity.This Catholic reflection covers:• Memento Mori and the Catholic view of death• Preparing for a holy death• The Ars Moriendi tradition• Catholic Requiem Mass and funeral preparation• The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell• Why planning ahead is an act of love and charityMay we remember our end, so that we may learn to live rightly.#catholic #death #faith

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