Old Skool Catholicism

This is a church in Malta. It's got all the old world decadent stuff. What I'd like to draw your attention to is the floor: See all that marble? Those nice neat boxes are actual grave sites. Folks got buried in the church. Of course, not your every day 18th century Maltese Peasant, mind you. You had to be a bishop or a general, or, in later years, a merchant of some import to grab a spot where you'd be stepped on by pious people forever. It's a great way to up your Mass attendance. What we shall see is that these folks didn't exactly share our current ideas about what was appropriate grave maker decor...



Just in case you've forgotten that you, too, will die, this marker, like many of the others, offers a subtle, tactful reminder. Did you notice the skeleton? If you look hard, you'll see it.

The above marker's simple message: Remember that thou art dust, and to dust thou shall return. And once you return, you'll have eternity to Monday morning quarterback your life.


Like my scythe? Like my buddy, Ominous Black Cape Guy? We have a warrant... For your SOUL!