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Examination of Conscience by Father Robert Altier -- based on the Ten Commandments Examination of Conscience by Father John Hardon -- based on the Theological Virtues Examination of Conscience for Teens Examination of Conscience for Children How to go to Confession The Sacrament of Penance (also known as "Confession" or "Reconciliation")

It is of capital importance that you emphasize what is the basis for holiness and the foundation of goodness. I mean to talk about the virtue of which Jesus presents himself explicitly as the model: humility (cf. Mt 11,29). Inner humility; more inner than outward. Recognize who you truly are: a nothing, something quite miserable, weak, full of defects, capable of turning good into bad, to let go the good for the bad, to attribute to yourself the good, and to justify yourself in doing bad, and for love of evil, to despise the One who is the Supreme Good. Never go to bed before having first examined your conscience to consider how you spent your day. Turn all your thoughts towards the Lord and consecrate your person to him as well as all the Christians. Then offer to his glory the sleep you will get, without ever forgetting your guardian angel, who is always at your side. ~ Saint Padre Pio of Pietralcina (1887-1968), Capuchin Buona Giornata, p.81

Check out these Lenten goodies from L-Mart - your Lenten Superstore. Another gem from The Curt Jester . In addition to sharing with us a gospel reflection as well as a daily Lenten meditation, Esther posts a thorough and comprehensive examination of conscience from Father Robert Altier. W. from the Eagle and the Elephant posts on Fr. Matthew of the Poor, a Coptic Monk (1919 - 2006) one of the great spiritual masters of our time, and shares his words of wisdom on fasting . Moneybags is posting on each of the stational churches during Lent, sharing beautiful photos of each. Today's Stational Church is at the Church of St. Peter in Chains. Julie D. is sharing some exercepts from her spiritual reading Mother Angelica's Little Book of Life Lessons and Everyday Spirituality by Raymond Arroyo, which is also on my list of books to read this Lent. Her daily quotes this week will be coming from this book.