Lent is a wonderful time to do an examination of consciense and make a good confession. For those maybe not familiar with the term, an examination of conscience is taking a hard look at how we live our lives. Are we doing things that we shouldn't do (sins of commission) and are we not doing things that we shuld do (sins of ommission)?
The wisdom of Ben Sira has lots of pieces to a good examination of conscience: Have you broken someones trust by telling to others something they told you in confidence (19:5-12)? Do you offend others by your language (20:18-19)? Have you stolen from others (21:8)? Do you act impulsively (21:22) Do you eavesdrop on convesations (21:24). This examination of conscience will continue with the next chapter as well.
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