Advent Penance Celebration
I
don’t know if I have gluttony, but I know how controlling I can be. Do I do
unto others, as the Lord did for me; when I’m not the most sharing guy on the
block?
I
don’t know if it’s wrath, but what a revenging spirit I had. Am I, loving my
neighbour, as Christ loved His Bride, when I’m not forgiving others; even when
they forgave me?
I
don’t know I have greed, when I am denying we are the children of Abba; but if
I don’t put God first in my life: am I believing, the Father has the plan?
I
don’t know I lust when I’m betraying another. But could I be more immaculate by
respecting my sister?
I
don’t think I envy but how uncaring. Am I concerned how well off am I, rather
appreciating my brother?
I
haven’t pride, but do a bit of boasting. Do I break Ten Commandments, when not
rather honouring God, Creation, Creatures, Church and State?
I
don’t call it sloth, but am giving up. What else is it: discouraging myself,
and my fellow creatures, however we need to be hanging on!
Does modern man, do I, need contrition over issues? When we only identify quasi-legal, poor behaviour, or bad attitude, do we ever need to be penitent – go to Reconciliation? This is my examination of conscience before Christmas Confession.
