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N THE  name  of  the  Father, ✠ and  of  the Son, and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. Amen.

Blessed be  the  Holy  Trinity,  one  God, now and  forever. Amen.

Glory to  the  Father,  Who  created  me; glory to  the  Son,  Who  redeemed  me;  glory to the  Holy  Ghost,  Who  sanctifieth  me.

LMIGHTY and  eternal  God,  I  adore Thee, and  I  thank  Thee  for  all  the benefits I  have  received  this  day  through Thy infinite  goodness  and  mercy. Give me light  to  know  my  faults  and  grant  me  grace to be  truly  sorry  for  my  sins.

Here examine your  conscience  on  the  faults of the  day;  on  the  offenses  against  God,  against your neighbor,  and  against  yourself;  on  the commandments of  God  and  of  the  Church:  and particularly as  regards  your  predominant  passion,  your  promises,  and  resolutions.

In the event  that  you  have  sinned  grievously, resolve  to  go  to  confession  at  the  first  opportunity. Meditate for  a  few  moments  on  eternity, death,  judgment,  heaven,  and  hell,  mindful of  the  admonition  of  the  Holy  Spirit:  "In  all thy  works,  O  man,  remember  thy  last  end  and thou  wilt  never  sin." Make an  act  of  contrition.