Please read #32-42 from The Spiritual Exercises first, then read the Reflection; thank God for the wisdom of St. Ignatius and ask that you follow his advice:
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"In # 32-42, St. Ignatius is offering us the purpose and importance of making the Examination of Conscience. He suggests we make it twice daily, at midday and in the evening before we retire. On a daily basis, he asks us to examine ourselves in three areas: our thoughts, words, and deeds. As you read these paragraphs, you will see that St. Ignatius is looking at the examination of our thoughts, words, and deeds as a disciple who is committed to praising, reverencing, and serving God in the daily circumstances of life. You will benefit greatly from his clear understanding of mortal and venial sin. When you examine his use of words, it becomes clear that he took the teachings of Jesus very seriously in regards to love and respect of neighbor. This quote from # 41 expresses it well: "Nothing should be said to lessen the good name of another, or to complain about him. For if I reveal a hidden mortal sin of another, I sin mortally; if I reveal a hidden venial sin, I sin venially; if his defect, I manifest my own." You will have to go over this material several times to appreciate the importance of developing a delicate conscience." Copied from Mold me as your disciple, Lord - Michael Fonseca.
Developing a delicate conscience is recognizing that God sees all. In our daily lives Can we guard against our thoughts, words and deeds from offending our Creator. Do we recognize contemplation in action, before that words slips out, you catch yourself or before you start speaking of another, you catch yourself. This is developing a delicate conscience and recognizing that God sees all and we will have to give an account for it.
What is God saying to you? Your day is a prayer back to me, be aware of all that you do.
Dear Father, it has been a good morning, beginning with mass and receiving the flesh and blood of Your Son Jesus. In knowing that I carry Him everywhere I go, it makes me aware of my thoughts, words and deeds. It requires that I am conscious to my actions seeking not to bring pain and suffering to you. I thank You for this day and all we have to offer it. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Foster Father to the Son of God, Pray for us.
Viva Christo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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