Examination of Conscience

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)