Page 26 of 46
I know and I remember that even an impure thought is an abomination in Thy sight, but I
not only think, but also do, things that grievest Thee.
I know that I am doing evil, but I do not refrain from it...
Thus, my repentance has not yet even begun, and the end is not in sight for my evil
carelessness about sin.
There is truly no limit to my foul thoughts, bursts of self-esteem, vainglory, pride, gossip,
resentment, and vengefulness.
I quarrel often, and I become angry, cruel, envious, lazy, and blindly stubborn.
Although I am of no importance, I think very highly of myself.
I do not want to honor those worthy of honor, but at the same time I demand undeserved
deference for myself.
I lie ceaselessly, but I get angry at liars.
I judge those who speak evil or who are thieves, but I myself am a thief and an evil-sayer.
I defile myself by lustful thoughts and stimuli, but sternly judge others for immodestly.
I cannot bear being joked about, but I myself love to taunt others, respecting neither
persons nor places, even doing it in church.
I consider as an enemy anyone who tells the truth about me.
I do not want to put myself out by doing a good turn, but I get angry if someone does not
do me a good turn.
I coldly refuse a neighbor in need, but when I myself am in need, I tiresomely appeal to
him.
I do not like to visit the sick, but if I am sick, I expect everyone to care for me without
my asking.
Lord, send down in to the depths of my soul a ray of heavenly light, that I might see my
sins.
My confession is almost always limited to only a superficial naming of some sins.
Oh my God, my conscience gave You a promise to start a better life, but I broke the
promise and live as before.