Thought for the Day – 28 August – Meditations with Antonio Cardinal Bacci (1881-1971)
The Examination of Conscience
“It is necessary and profitable, therefore, to end the day with an Examination of Conscience, made in the presence of God.
Entering into ourselves, we examine our thoughts, words and actions.
Examine also the motives behind our actions and see whether they have been distorted or really directed towards God.
Examine the sins we have committed, so that we may beg for pardon and form resolutions to do better.
See whether we have prayed fervently, or distractedly and half-heartedly.
See if we have co-operated with the graces and good inspirations which we have been given.
See if we have improved, or grown worse, in our efforts to do good.
See if we have been dissipated or close to God.
From a close examination of this kind, we shall draw an incitement to humility and repentance, in addition, to greater determination in the future.”
Antonio Cardinal Bacci
PART ONE:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/02/28/thought-for-the-day-28-february-the-examination-of-conscience/
PART TWO:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/02/28/thought-for-the-day-28-february-the-examination-of-conscience-2/
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