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Beginning Again in Prayer / Week 4

Review with Mercy

End the day by noticing grace, asking pardon, and entrusting tomorrow.

Teaching

The examen is a school of hope. It helps us see sin truthfully without forgetting mercy.

Scripture reference

Lamentations 3:22-23

Prayer prompt

Father, show me where you were present today.

Practice

Name one grace, one place for repentance, and one hope for tomorrow.

Reflection questions

  • Where did I receive grace?
  • What should I bring to confession or prayer?

Related Resources

Examination

ExaminationAll Year

Guided Examination Before Confession

A private, local-only examination for preparing for confession with truth, peace, and trust in mercy.

A private, local-only examination for preparing for confession with truth, peace, and trust in mercy.

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Confession

GuideLent

Confession Guide

Prepare for confession with examination, contrition, absolution, and penance.

Return to Mercy Confession is a concrete return to the Father through the mercy of Christ and the ministry of the Church.

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