The daily examination of conscience and regular confession, that is every 2-4 wks, are essential.

Shoot! I can fall into bed at night thinking, “Wow! Not a single sin today! Oh, Lord it’s hard to be humble, when you’re perfect in every way, I can’t wait to look in the mirror ’cause I get better lookin’ each day….”

Why is this? Obviously, I’m not THAT perfect. Sin blinds us to our sinful habits. Therefore, we are not able to see ourselves as we truly are. Frat houses don’t look too bad to drunks, until they sober up and realize mom is visiting.

The daily or continual examination of conscience, against one’s individual Program of Life and the commandments, is like mom visiting. We sober up fast. If you do this daily, even writing down your sins and weaknesses, you can make progress against your predominant vice by opposing it with a specific virtue….like maybe I need to pray the litany of humility tonight. Maybe? Well, definately.

If you do what is outlined above, you’ll be able to make a “good confession” and you will receive the graces you need to make spiritual progress. Your house may be featured in Southern Living One day or as St John of the Cross said, “My house being now at rest.”

Remember, priests must get tired of hearing “I yelled at the kids” from the same mom ONCE a year during Lent. “I drive with vigor” must get old too.

Blessings to you Cheryl, and to everybody who continues to call us to repentence: The Living Water.