Daily Examen
- short daily review
- gratitude
- noticing grace and sin
- resolve for tomorrow
Mercy and conversion
Examination, Contrition, and Confession
How to bring sin honestly to Jesus and receive His mercy.
Examination of conscience and Confession are not meant to trap the soul in fear. They are meant to open the heart to truth, contrition, absolution, healing, and peace.
Why examine your conscience?
An examination of conscience helps the soul see where it needs mercy, healing, and conversion. It is a moment of honest light before God, not self-hatred.
Confession preparation
- more direct review of sins
- mortal and venial sins
- number and kind when needed
- contrition
- purpose of amendment
Pastoral mercy note
Contrition is sorrow for sin and a turning back toward God. A firm purpose of amendment means sincerely intending to avoid sin and near occasions. It does not mean you can guarantee you will never fall again.
Checklist
Confession preparation checklist
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Continue with grace
Related Daily Oratory Tools
Confession GuideWalk through the sacrament itself with prayer and practical help.Guided Examination of ConscienceUse the private examination flow for more direct preparation.Daily ExamenKeep a smaller daily rhythm of repentance and gratitude.Virtue and HealingLook beyond the fall toward the grace that rebuilds the soul.