Desert Reflections: A “Particular Examin”

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An “Examin” is just a general examination of our conscience.  A  “Particular Examin” is picking one of our faults with the idea of identifying and cultivating its corresponding virtue (e.g. our telling the truth when we might typically tell a lie).  Fr Paul explains that St Ignatius developed the practice of a “particular examin” three times a day – morning, after lunch, and after dinner – as a path to a better life. Today Fr Paul offers us the opportunity to make a morning “particular examin” – one where we might choose love over hate in its many forms as he slowly reads today’s gospel from Luke.

Today’s Readings

Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.
1 COR 8:1B-7, 11-13

“Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst.”
LK 6:27-38 (Message Bible)

 

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