December 4, 2012

Tuesday of the First Week of Advent

• Watch a video reflection on today's readings.
  
  
• Make plans to receive the Sacrament of Penance before Christmas.

Reviewing an examination of conscience can help you prepare for the sacrament, especially if you haven't participated in a while. Here are examinations of conscience for just about every member of the family:

• Examination of Conscience for Children

  Examination of Conscience for Young Adults

  Examination of Conscience for Single People

  Examination of Conscience for Married Persons

  Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching(Also available en Espanol)
  

  
  
• Another resource from our Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development can assist your reflection on the sacrament of Penance as an opportunity to reestablish right relationship with God and others, and to recognize your participation in the "structures of sin" which degrade others' lives and dignity:Penance: Reconciled to Right Relationship, Called to Heal and Restore  (Also available en Espanol)

• Mar Munoz Visoso, executive executive director of the USCCB Secretariat for Cultural Diversity in the Church, blogs about Latino Advent traditions in English and Spanish.