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AVE you  gone  to  confession  at  least  once  a  year? Received holy  communion  during  Easter  time? Have you  violated  the  fasts  of  the  Church,  or  eaten flesh meat  on  prohibited  days?

Have you  sinned  against  any  other  commandment of the  Church?

Examine yourself  also  in  regard  to  the  Seven  Capital Sins  and  the  nine  ways  of  being  accessory  to  another's sin.

aving discovered  the  sins  of  which  you  have  been guilty, together  with  their  number,  enormity,  or such  circumstances  as  may  change  their  nature,  you should endeavor  to  excite  in  yourself  a  heartfelt  sorrow for  having  committed  them,  and  a  sincere  detestation of  them. This being  the  most  essential  of  all the dispositions  requisite  for  a  good  confession,  with what humility,  fervor,  and  perseverance  should  you not importune  Him  Who  holds  the  hearts  of  men  in His  hands  to  grant  it  to  you!

onsider Who He  is,  and  how  good  and  gracious  He is  to  you,  Whom  you  have  so  often  and  so  deeply offended by  these  sins. He made  you  —  He  made  you for Himself,  to  know,  love,  and  serve  Him,  and  to  be happy  with  Him  forever. He redeemed  you  by  His blood. He has  borne  with  you  and  waited  for  you so long. He it  is  Who  has  called  you  and  moved  you