Examination of Conscience
Based on the Seven Deadly Sins and the Seven Virtues
Each exam will be introduced by: - Lord let me reflect
on those times when......
After which there will be a short period of quiet for
reflection. This will be followed by a response said by all: “'Lord let me
reject on those times when ...,..
Uncontrolled Anger has pushed me into behaving in a
destructive and damaging manner. When my response is way beyond what the
circumstances demanded
Resp: Forgive me Lord and help me to become more aware
of Anger as it arises and to strive where I can to replace it with Patience.
My Greed in the pursuit of more, more and more
material possessions more wealth more bowery more knowledge more spiritual
prestige has interfered with relationships with my family, with my friends and
all those I come into contact with.
Resp: Forgive me Lord and help me to become more aware
of Greed as it arises and to strive where I can to replace it with Charity.
Idleness has prevented me from doing what is necessary
both personally and in my responsibility towards others. Where through
indolence I have not spent enough time and energy on spiritual and personal
growth.
Resp. Forgive me Lord and help me to become more aware
obliqueness as it arises and to strive where I can to replace it with
Diligence.
Pride has reared its ugly head. Where I have felt
superior to others either consciously or subconsciously. Where my actions to
those I meet have been demeaning or condescending. Where I may even have
thought that I have no need of God.
Resp: Forgive me Lord and help me to become more aware
of Pride when it arises and to strive
where I can to replace it with Humility.
My intense Lust/Desire for others has resulted in
destructive and non-life giving relationships.
Resp: Forgive me Lord and help me to become more aware
of Lust as it arises and to strive where I can, to replace it with Chastity.
I have looked with Envy at others. Jealous and
covetous of their beauty, their wealth, their luck, their charisma, their
gifts..... especially where this discontent has resulted in actions that not
only destroy others but also my own integrity.
Resp: Forgive me Lord and help me to become more aware
of Envy as it arises and to strive where l can to replace it with Kindness
I have given into Gluttony and overindulged way beyond
what my needs are - whether it be food, leisure activities, drink or any
obsession that interferes with destroys my relationships with others or damages
my own spiritual or physical welfare.
Resp: Forgive me Lord and help me to become more aware
of Gluttony as it arises and to strive where l can to replace it with
Temperance.
(From CIC 2014, Allison & Andrew)
