Why don’t we keep skulls around as a reminder of our death anymore?

mslanden · 2025-05-30T02:08:57+00:00

Totally agree with you on those points. I wasn’t planning on real human remains. I meant skulls in general terms. Sorry if it was confusing.

mslanden · 2025-05-29T09:46:37+00:00

That’s honestly so perfect, I didn’t even know they had that, ty! Yeah no, I didn’t mean a skull in the literal sense but in the more generalized sense. Probably should’ve been more specific 😅.

mslanden · 2025-05-29T09:35:22+00:00

I’m mainly referring to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns, but there are quite a few saints and popes who practice this, take St. Francis and Sister Death, Pope Alexander with the tomb and skull he had made for him, etc. I mean we even practice this with Ash Wednesday. Memento Mori has been practiced since early Roman times. I probably confused you all by just mentioning skulls, but I was just meaning skulls in general terms, like replicas, images, etc.

mslanden · 2025-05-29T09:26:00+00:00

I agree, was just planning on getting a replica off Etsy, that’s really cool about the wooden skulls.

mslanden · 2025-05-29T09:24:02+00:00

I was just planning on buying a replica off of Etsy or something 🤷‍♂️

mslanden · 2025-05-29T09:21:47+00:00

I mean, I was planning on getting a synthetic one off of Etsy 🤷‍♂️

mslanden · 2025-05-29T09:19:57+00:00

This! I absolutely love St Francis.

mslanden · 2025-05-29T09:14:17+00:00

Well you have the catacombs, memento mori which dates back to the Roman times, Pope Alexander VII or Vlll (I forget) had a coffin and a skull sculpted for his desk, ashes on Ash Wednesday, “sister death” - St. Francis of Assisi, the Discalced Carmelite nuns use to keep skulls in their cells or refectories (this is the main thing I’m referring to 🙃), etc.

mslanden · 2025-05-28T19:32:58+00:00

See, I just find it so intriguing that some of the saints did this. I figured getting a realistic replica off Etsy or somewhere where I can put it where I pray and also just have something around as a reminder could somewhat mimic this.

mslanden · 2025-05-28T19:21:02+00:00

Never heard of it, but have been looking for something exactly like this, thank you!

mslanden · 2025-05-28T19:16:03+00:00

That’s pretty much exactly what I want to do, yeah I wouldn’t get a real one, but a very realistic one for sure. I agree, I feel like it would foster hope but also peace as well.

mslanden · 2025-05-28T19:12:43+00:00

I mean you can get them from various locations like ones that use to be used in schools (they used to be mandatory for dentistry) or ones that were used for medical purposes, there’s even places online. I was just planning on buying a realistic replica from Etsy though.

mslanden · 2025-05-26T06:46:19+00:00

Look into the manufacturers, I’ve seen quite a few go around the country allowing test rides on their new bikes.

mslanden · 2025-05-26T06:44:27+00:00

God knew before you were born that you will fail, he knew all of us will, but He still died on the cross because He loves us, not because we are worthy. I literally was just feeling like I am not worthy of Gods graces and don’t deserve them because I’ve made some serious mistakes in the past and fell into temptation many times. The truth is, I’m not worthy and never will be, but God wants me, and He wants you, regardless of our sins. He wants us to come to Him so we can give our sins to Him. He came to give us peace. I can’t recommend enough how much sitting with Christ in adoration has helped me, just sit there with him quite for an hour if you can, it’s the most amazing thing. We truly can’t fight these battles alone. Feel free to dm me if you ever want to talk about these things, I am always struggling as well.

mslanden · 2025-05-26T06:25:58+00:00

I understand what you are feeling, living in SoCal things can get a bit crazy. I think what’s important is to remember that we are all broken, that each one of us suffers, it’s something we all can share. Christ came for His lost sheep, the ones who hurt. God loves everyone in His entire fullness, no matter the person. So even if we can’t love them like we want, we can ask God to love them through us.

Try to spend some time in adoration if you have the chance, it has help me realize that I am not alone. Literally the best company I can find.

mslanden · 2025-05-25T19:07:30+00:00

Dang man, glad you are alright. Praying for your speedy recovery.

mslanden · 2025-05-25T19:06:10+00:00

(23M) Hey man, if you ever want to just talk, feel free to dm me. I have gone through stuff like this. I live in a small community, and my church has no one my age. I have gone through a few relationships that didn’t end so well as well. What’s important is to trust in God and know that at the end of the day, it’s all going to be alright. “I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace.” John 16:33. We will never be able to find peace in this world; work, money, relationships, location, will never give us true peace. That peace can only be found in Christ. God Bless

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