1. Who rose again from the dead.
2. Who ascended into heaven.
3. Who sent the Holy Ghost.
4. Who took thee up into heaven.
5. Who crowned thee in heaven.
11. Night Prayers.
Let us place ourselves in the presence of God and adore Him.
Eternal God! I adore Thee and I thank Thee for all the benefits Thou hast bestowed upon me; for having created me, for having redeemed me through Jesus Christ, for haying made me a Christian, for having waited for me when I was in sin, and for having so often pardoned me.
Let us ask of God to enlighten us that we may see our faults.
O father of lights, Who enlighteneth every man that comes into the world! send into my heart a ray of light, of love, and of sorrow, that I may know, detest, and confess the sins which I have committed against Thee.
Let us examine our conscience.
It is very useful to make two daily examinations of conscience The Particular Examen and the General Examen. In practice, the Particular Examen is short, since we examine ourselves as to our predominant fault, and briefly make an act of contrition.
The General Examen requires more time. In order to make it properly, commence by asking God for the necessary lights; then recall to mind all you have done during the day, and see what faults you have committed. For example: Idleness in rising, impatience, vanity, or wish to show off; foolish, idle, and uncharitable talk; lies to excuse yourself, intemperance in eating, voluntary distractions during prayers or at Mass, curiosity, lost time, omission of good works, backbiting, disobedience, want of respect for superiors, negligence in resisting bad thoughts, and similar temptations.
However, when you are conscious of having committed any fault, d^ not wait till the evening to repair your fault: so soon as your conscience reproaches you make an act of contrition and then remain in peace. These stings of conscience ought to be a consolation to you, for they show you that you have a horror of sin.
After examining your conscience make the following acts.
