This is an excellent examination of conscience, focusing on a different virtue each month of the year.
January is Faith; February is Hope; March is Charity or the Love of God; April is proper Reverence for God; May covers the positive aspects of Love of Neighbor; June covers the negative aspects of Love of Neighbor; July is on Justice; August discusses Chastity; September covers Temperance; October covers Obedience; November covers Meekness; and finally December covers Humility. After each instruction is a prayer to be said each day of the month.
This is followed by an examination of conscience, where the mortal and venial sins against he virtues are considered. This section is followed by a practical lists of suggestions to help in the practice of virtue.
An excellent book for the Catholic who is serious about becoming a saint.
Imprimatur: Joseph Ritter, 1959
- Short Description:
- Examination of Conscience for Adults is a comprehensive examination of conscience based on 12 virtues for the 12 months of the year.
It provides a fairly complete list of mortal and venial sins to be avoided. For each month a short explanation of