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Chapter 8:  Good movements of the will[1] in concluding the examination

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After reflecting peacefully on each point of the examination and discovering in what state you are, you will give vent to the good movements of the will as follows:

 

Thank God  for the progress, even if little, you have made in your life since your Firm Resolution and acknowledge that it is his mercy alone which has realized it in you and for you.

 

Humble yourself profoundly before God, acknowledging that, if the progress you have made is little, it is due to your own fault.  It is because of your lack of fidelity, courage and regularity in responding to the inspirations, lights and good movements which he has given you in prayer and on other occasions.

 

Promise to praise him forever for the graces given to you.  They have taken you away from your evil inclinations leading you this progress, even if little.

 

Ask him pardon for your infidelity and disloyalty in responding to him.

Offer him your heart so that he may make himself its sole master.

Ask him earnestly to make you entirely faithful to him.

Pray to the Saints, our Lady, your Guardian Angel, your Patron, St. Joseph and others.

 

 

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[1]  See also Part II, Chapter 6.

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