Examination of Conscience for Adults: A Comprehensive Examination of Conscience By REV. DONALD F. MILLER, C.SS.R. Imprimatur: Joseph E. Ritter, St. Louis, April 7, 1959 Originally published in 1956 by Liguorian Pamphlet Office, Liguori, MO This work (Examination of Conscience for Adults: A Comprehensive Examination Of Conscience Based On Twelve Virtues For The Twelve Months Of The Year, by Rev. Donald Miller, C.Ss.R.), identified by Mater Dei Latin Mass Parish, is free of known copyright restrictions. Examination of Conscience for Adults: A Comprehensive Examination Of Conscience Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4 January — Faith ........................................................................................................................... 5 I. Mortal Sins ........................................................................................................................... 5 II. Venial Sins .......................................................................................................................... 6 III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................. 6 Ejaculatory Prayer: Lord, increase our faith! (500 days indulgence.) [28] ......................................... 7 February — Hope ......................................................................................................................... 7 I. Mortal Sins ........................................................................................................................... 8 II. Venial Sins .......................................................................................................................... 9 III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................. 9 Ejaculatory Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee. (300 days indulgence.) [195] ...................10 March — Love Of God ................................................................................................................11 I. Mortal Sins ..........................................................................................................................11 II. Venial Sins .........................................................................................................................12 III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................12 Ejaculatory Prayer: Jesus, my God, I love Thee above all things. (300 days indulgence.) [57] ...........13 April — Reverence For God .........................................................................................................14 I. Mortal Sins ..........................................................................................................................14 II. Venial Sins .........................................................................................................................15 III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................15 Aspiration: Blessed be the name of God. (500 days indulgence if said devoutly on hearing a blasphemy.) [8] ........................................................................................................................16 May — Love Of Neighbor (Positive obligations) ............................................................................17 I. Mortal Sins ..........................................................................................................................17 II. Venial Sins .........................................................................................................................18 III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................18 Aspiration: Sweet Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us and on our erring brothers. (300 days indulgence.) [202] ......................................................................................................................................19 June — Love Of Neighbor (Negative Obligations) ..........................................................................20 I. Mortal Sins ..........................................................................................................................20 1 Examination of Conscience for Adults: A Comprehensive Examination Of Conscience II. Venial Sins .........................................................................................................................21 III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................21 Aspiration: O my God, I love Thee, and I love my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee. (Indulgence of three years.) [26] ..................................................................................................................22 July — Justice .............................................................................................................................23 I. Mortal Sins ..........................................................................................................................23 II. Venial Sins .........................................................................................................................24 III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................25 Aspiration: Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy kingdom come. (300 days indulgence.) [197] .......................25 August — Chastity ......................................................................................................................26 I. Mortal Sins ..........................................................................................................................26 II. Venial Sins .........................................................................................................................27 III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................28 Aspiration: O Mary, through thy Immaculate Conception, keep my body pure and my soul holy. (300 days indulgence.) [326].............................................................................................................28 September — Temperance ............................................................................................................30 I. Mortal Sins ..........................................................................................................................30 II. Venial Sins .........................................................................................................................30 III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................31 Aspiration: O good Jesus, within Thy wounds hide me. (300 days indulgence.) [169] .......................31 October — Obedience ..................................................................................................................32 I. Mortal Sins ..........................................................................................................................32 II. Venial Sins .........................................................................................................................33 III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................34 Aspiration: All for Thee, most Sacred Heart of Jesus! (300 days indulgence.) [203] .........................34 November — Meekness ...............................................................................................................36 I. Mortal Sins ..........................................................................................................................36 II. Venial Sins .........................................................................................................................37 III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................37 Aspiration: O God, grant us union of minds in truth and union of hearts in charity. (300 days indulgence.) [10] ......................................................................................................................37 December — Humility .................................................................................................................39 I. Mortal Sins ..........................................................................................................................39 II. Venial Sins .........................................................................................................................40 2 Examination of Conscience for Adults: A Comprehensive Examination Of Conscience III. Helps And Counsels ............................................................................................................41 Aspiration: Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine. (500 days indulgence.) [196] ......................................................................................................................................41