
The Importance of The Deeper Examination of Conscience
“One of the things I encourage everyone to do every day—at least once a day—is to take a few minutes to make an examination of conscience.” – Dan Burke
“One of the things I encourage everyone to do every day—at least once a day—is to take a few minutes to make an examination of conscience.” – Dan Burke
What, pray, you will ask, is pulpit direction? Well, without attempting to make the matter appear complicated, it means simply that you explain the topic
Free Lenten Resources Daily Lenten Devotional 40 Days to Peace Year A? We invite you to “take up and read” the Gospel readings this Lent
“The penitent, through perfect contrition, accompanied by the desire of confession, has already obtained remission of his sins from God.” Roman Catechism, Part 2, Section
Here is a question that will leave more than a few Christians, and I will even say pious ones, perplexed: What does the Heart of
“You may have the impression that spiritual direction is only for spiritual marines.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“The Son of God, who is eternally divine, willingly empties himself of his divine privileges (Phil 2:6-11). He assumes human nature, born of the Virgin Mary in the flesh.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
To know oneself is not easy. This may seem a rather paradoxical statement, since according to general belief everyone knows himself best. But one needs,
“Maintaining reasonable expectations of self is key to overcoming scrupulosity. Despite grand designs and goals that might be entertained, there is only so much that one can actually do.” – Trent Beattie
Tepidity is a serious danger that threatens those trying to lead good and pious lives. It is, indeed, a peculiar state of the soul. The