Examination of conscience

The examination of conscience is a mental exercise, during which the management of one's life should be reconsidered and reflected. The fundamental question that arises even in the conscience and mind is, " Where is anything wrong in my life in order? Where I am on a uneasy way? What should I change in my life to make it better? "The goal is to win a piece of self-knowledge in relation to their lifestyle and behavioral habits.

In the Catholic Church the conscience finds its place in nightly Compline, in preparation for the sacrament of confession, at retreats or in Bußandachten. Assistance in an examination of conscience, be it under the guidance at Bußandacht and retreats or in the Personal in for confession, offer certain levels. These are usually aligned with the Ten Commandments of the Old Testament or to the much more demanding statements of Jesus ( " Loving our neighbor as yourself " ) in the New Testament. In questions various aspects of life are considered as examples may be mentioned " life in relation to our fellow man, dealing with others ", " dealing with the environment / creation of God ," "Dealing with itself ( self-care, time - to - good - - let go of oneself - accept - able ) ", " Dealing with religion / God. "

See also: Spiritual Exercises in everyday life

Quotes

• " The individual elements of the sacrament of Penance are: examination of conscience, repentance and conversion (intent ), confession, absolution, satisfaction ( penance ). " ( Catholic Catechism for Adults )

• Roman Catholic Church