ACTIVITIES OF THE TRINITY OF GOD IN THE NEW AGE

 

​​“My child, God the Father speaks to you. God the Father wants you to tell everyone to give thanks to God the Father for the grace of self-examination, repentance, recognizing sin, and resolving to amend your lives. God the Father wants you to know that when you confess, it is to remember how gravely your sins have offended God the Father and your brothers and sisters, so you must give thanks to God the Father for this grace.” (The Real Word of God 2025-01-10)

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Dear brothers and sisters!

Today, at the end of the year, God wants us to take time to reflect on our lives over the past year, first to thank God for the graces He has bestowed upon each family and each individual, and also to recognize our weaknesses and sins, humbly asking for God's forgiveness to welcome the new year in peace and happiness.

God the Father, we praise and thank You for all the blessings You have given us. We thank You for allowing us to exist on this earth with the power and strength You have given us. If You had not given us breath, life, and love to nourish our souls and bodies, we would no longer exist in this world. We know that no prayer is more pleasing to You than the offering of thanksgiving. We thank You for everything.

But God the Father, before Your love and the many blessings You have given, we find ourselves truly unworthy because we have not lived according to Your Will, and we have committed many sins that displease You. We have not loved You above all things and loved our neighbors as ourselves, as You have taught us. Now, in this sacred moment, we kneel here, calming our souls to examine the mistakes and shortcomings that we have committed against You, against others, and against our own souls and bodies.

Dear brothers and sisters!

Each of us, when born into this life, must undergo God's purification. Our ancestors, Adam and Eve, did not pass this purification and fell.

"Self-examination" is to examine one's soul to see what sins and faults one has committed against God and against one's brothers and sisters, then humbly acknowledge the sin and resolve to repent, to avoid sin and occasions of sin in the future. Therefore, we must yearn to change our lives and ask God for the grace of conversion, for this grace does not come from man, but is a gift from God. The biggest mistake that prevents people from converting is not recognizing their own sins but blaming others. This has its roots in original sin.

How do we recognize the consequences of not acknowledging our sins in Adam and Eve?

In the work of the Holy Spirit, He reveals many things to humanity, clarifying the redemptive work of the Holy Trinity. One of these is the revelation of the Well of Salvation in 2023. During the process of opening this Well of Salvation, God allowed the soul of Eve to speak about her sin as follows:

That day, the day I was happy in the Garden of Eden, but dared to commit the sin of disobedience to God, yet God did not rebuke me, but He kindly asked me: "What have you done, Eve?" I did not dare to confess, but blamed the serpent for tempting me. (cf. Gen 3:13) So I had to step out of the Garden of Eden, the place filled with light, love, and the breath that God the Father had given. If at that time, I had bowed my head and confessed my sin and repented right there in the Garden of Eden, God would have continued to bestow His grace upon me.

Therefore, today God the Father wants me to tell all His children, that is, humankind living on this earth, not to follow my example of the past. When living in grace, bow your heads in thanksgiving to God, and be determined to obey His teachings, lest when He casts you out of the vineyard, out of His earthly paradise, you will not be able to turn back and repent.

These are the words of our Mother Eve, who disobeyed God. Now He has brought her into this work to explain the reason why humans were expelled from the Garden of Eden, the reason for human suffering on this earth. And He also shows humanity that when people choose the freedom to follow Satan and do evil, they belong to him and must leave God. And each person must take responsibility for their choices, not blaming anyone else. Ask for the grace to recognize your sins, then repent so that God may forgive you.

A practical example: when my husband mistreats me. How do I respond?

• Do I choose to forgive my husband? To love him? Or do I harbor resentment, leading to hatred? If I choose hatred, it is my sin, and I must atone before God's justice for my choice.

• My husband's mistreatment of me stems from his free will, and he too must answer to God's justice for his choice.

• When my husband slaps me, or says something offensive that I hold onto, harboring resentment year after year.

And when my heart is troubled by hatred, it negatively affects my relationships with others, causing others to sin. So whose sin is greater?

• But unfortunately, we often see ourselves as victims rather than sinners.

How are unborn children responsible for their free will choices?

We often assume that unborn children, whether formed or unformed in the womb, are innocent when they die or are killed. But in this third work, God reveals that a life is formed at the moment of conception. God breathes life, meaning the soul is infused with life and is granted the grace of free will, desires, and feelings. Having a soul means having an awareness of sin and free will, and being responsible for one's choices. So, when a fetus is killed in the womb, murdered in the mother's body, and harbors hatred, what becomes of that fetal soul?

Let us listen to the voices of the unborn children in November 2022, during the purifications of the Army of Light. To save souls, God allowed the souls of the unborn to speak as follows:

“We are the souls of the unborn.

Our mothers voluntarily went to hospitals to ask doctors and nurses, or private clinics, to abort us. We were cut into pieces, part by part. Our heads were removed, our arms were removed, our legs were removed. Then our bodies were cut apart.

But our hearts were still beating when we left our mothers' bodies, our hearts still faintly beating to breathe. Then we were put in a bag and thrown into the garbage, thrown into the waste, and then we were burned or eaten, or destroyed in the earth. Some of our siblings were put in bags and thrown into the fast-flowing river, making our bodies very cold. Our souls were also in great pain. We cried out, begging our mothers to have mercy on us, but our mothers did not hear our cries and screams. We are very sad, we hate our parents very much, because they did not have mercy on us, did not love us. Our parents abandoned us, callously discarded us to enjoy their own lives without giving us life, without letting us be born to be human. Our parents robbed us of our right to be human. We hate our parents, we hate them so much! That is also the reason why we have not been saved, have not yet entered into happiness with God the Father.

Today, we are blessed with God's mercy, taught by God, and brought back to His light, residing in His heart. We are overjoyed as our hearts have been opened. We submit to God's will, forgiving our parents' mistakes, so that we may be saved by God from the darkness that has long enveloped our souls.

Why do I harbor hatred when others harm my possessions and loved ones?

• Because I think those things are mine, built by my own labor.

Let's consider Job's attitude in the face of his misfortunes: he did not harbor hatred for the loss of his possessions and children, because he was aware that everything he had was given by God, belonged to God, and it was God's right to take it away. So he blessed God instead of complaining.

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart.

The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.”

In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.

What about me?

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The more humbly we acknowledge that we are merely dust and ashes, nothing and having nothing, the easier it will be to let go of everything.

God's words to the devil, spoken about a person in the Army of Light who still harbors hatred, are as follows:

“For decades, you have lived in sin, hatred, debauchery, worldly passions, and lust, but He did not reject or abandon you. Instead, He showed mercy to your soul and body, bringing you to this work, cleansing you layer by layer of the sins accumulated over decades, so that you could become a child of God again, so that you could wear a new garment, a garment of purity, without Him remembering your sins, judging, or condemning you. But He expects you to repent and change your life, not to bring those painful pasts, that hatred, that obsession with winning and losing to others and to God. Examine yourself, in your heart, in the depths of your soul, do you know how to love? Do you know how to give? If you know how to love, you will know how to forgive, just like God, who is rich in mercy and forgiveness, constantly forgiving humanity. Even though humans are traitors, unfaithful, and rebellious, He always awaits their repentance.

God created mankind and inscribed in their hearts the fear of God and love for others. So, have you ever practiced this, or have you been a bad example for your descendants with your hatred, selfishness, judgment, anger, and stubbornness? So, consider this: in the past four years, since you learned about God's Work, have you tasted how much He loves you?

Savor God as a merciful Father, always loving humanity and waiting for people to repent and return to Him. Change your life now while you can. In these few years on earth, live meaningfully, live in a way that leaves a good example for your descendants to follow.

In short, through the Work of God the Father, God has clearly shown humanity: The most terrible sin of mankind is the sin of unforgiveness. Not forgiving others and not forgiving oneself will lead to eternal damnation in the sea of fire.”

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So, what attitude should we have when confronting our sins?

When we see our numerous sins, the devil will also tempt us to be sad and tormented by sin. Therefore, we do not stop at recognizing sin and repenting, but through that, we must recognize God's love and mercy in our lives and be determined to change our lives, determined to abstain from sin, determined to sacrifice ourselves for God's work to atone for our sins.

"Lord, my sins are many, but Your love is far greater than my sins. So from now on, I am determined to change my life, determined to abstain from sin, and sacrifice myself for Your work."

"Lord, You love all creatures and do not despise anything You have made. You turn a blind eye to the sins of mankind, so that they may repent, and You forgive them, for You are our God." (Lent Sunday)

We can use two images for comparison.

• First is the image of Judas Iscariot: after betraying the Lord, he was extremely remorseful for the sin he caused to his Teacher, Jesus Christ, but he only immersed himself in sin and forgot the three years following his Teacher, how he was loved, so he despaired and ended his own life.

• The second image is that of Peter: Peter denied the Lord not just once but three times, but when he realized his mistake, it was also the moment he caught the Lord's compassionate and loving gaze, and it was that compassionate gaze that helped him truly repent, and he used his whole life to testify to God's love and mercy. This is also the attitude penitents should have after confession.

• Now, I invite you to examine yourselves based on the Seven Deadly Sins, the Ten Commandments, including the Six Commandments of the Church, the Fourteen Works of Mercy, and the Eight Beatitudes.

• FIRST, WITH THE 7 DEADLY SINS

• The first deadly sin is Humility, not Pride.

• Considering pride in elevating oneself:

• Do I thank God for the graces He freely gives me? Or do I boast, believing everything I have and achieve is due to my merit and talent, attributing everything to myself instead of God the Father?

• Do I arrogantly believe I have power over my life and existence, leading to suicidal thoughts or attempts during hardship?

• Do I arrogantly consider myself more intelligent and capable than others, looking down on them?

• Do I proudly deem myself morally superior and pure, scorning others?

• Do I boast about my family background and social status to others?

• Do I try to undermine others to elevate myself? Do I slander them to appear superior?

• Am I proud of holding important positions entrusted by the community? Do I boast about being respected by many?

• Do I consider myself a talented leader?

• Do I speak to boast about myself?

• Do I consider myself more generous than others? Do I enjoy being praised?

• Am I proud of my material possessions?

• Do I boast about my intelligence and criticize others for being ignorant?

• Do I act self-importantly, considering myself the center of attention?

• Do I consider myself important and valuable in the eyes of others?

• Do I use my intellect to draw attention to myself?

• Do I admit my faults, or do I only focus on others' mistakes, causing discord and division?

• Considering pride in worry, insecurity, and inferiority:

• Have I completely entrusted myself to God, or do I excessively worry about my health, future, leading to resentment, anger, and doubt towards Him?

• Do I pridefully worry about the health of my family (spouse, children, relatives), neglecting prayerful trust in God, believing I can solve everything myself?

• Do I fear public opinion and damage to my reputation?

• Do I become discouraged, disappointed, or despairing when facing challenges and failures?

• Do I worry, fear, and feel discouraged when my work doesn't yield desired results? Do I fear being looked down upon if I make mistakes?

• Am I stubborn, clinging to my views without listening to others?

• Do I feel insecure about myself: not beautiful, not skilled, not talented, not accepted by others?

• Do I feel insecure about my difficult family circumstances, poverty, lack of proper education, lack of understanding like others, or feel inferior?

• Do I feel so inferior, weak, and ignorant that I withdraw, do not communicate, do not open my heart, and am not friendly and cheerful with everyone?

• For those who walk in the Lord's work: (father does not read this part)

• Do I act arrogantly by following my own will and disobeying God?

• Do I consider myself better and holier than others, thus deserving God's graces and being chosen to work for God?

• Do I become arrogant when God allows me to perceive demons more than others?

• Am I afraid to profess my faith in God's new work to those who oppose it?

• Am I afraid of being excluded and humiliated for believing in God's work?

• Do I readily follow God's teachings written by TT Thien Thuong, or do I still use human reason to speculate on God's words?

• Do I doubt that the Angel Thien Thuong wrote God's words?

• Do I doubt that God uses demons to speak His words and the people God uses to allow demons to enter and speak His words?

• Do I doubt that Angels descend to earth and become human?

• The second deadly sin is Generosity, not stinginess.

• Jesus taught: "Freely you have received; freely give," because "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35).

• Have I served my brothers and sisters with all my heart, soul, and mind?

• Am I selfish, only caring for my personal needs or those of my own, without caring about the needs of others?

• Am I stingy with my time, health, talents, and material possessions in the face of the needs of others?

• Do I regret having to help others?

• Am I selfish, only wanting to be served by others?

• Do I cheerfully accept disadvantages for myself, or do I keep the larger share for myself?

• Have I known how to sacrifice and dedicate myself to working for God by serving my brothers and sisters unconditionally?

• Do I deliberately refuse to help the poor and the sick who need my help when I have the ability to help them?

• Do I generously serve the community, the parish, and the Church? Do I contribute my time, talents, and resources to the apostolic and charitable work of the Church and the activities of my parish?

• Do I believe that when I sacrifice and dedicate myself to working for God and serving others, it is an opportunity for me to atone for my own sins? Or do I do it for praise, respect from others, and to earn merit with God and my brothers and sisters?

• The third deadly sin is CHASTITY, not lust.

• "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." (Matthew 5:8)

• THROUGH THE EYES

• Do I enjoy looking at pornographic images?

• Do I watch pornography and indulge in lustful feelings?

• Do I read erotic novels and stories?

• Do I enjoy looking at the opposite sex and desire to sin?

• Do I see other couples together and feel envious?

• Do I intentionally look at the opposite sex to satisfy sexual desires?

• THROUGH THOUGHTS

• Does my mind fantasize about romantic acts or sexual relations with the opposite sex?

• Do I commit adultery in my thoughts?

• Does my mind enjoy thinking about sexual images in movies?

• Do I covet another person's wife or husband? Do I compare my spouse to other people's spouses?

• Have I learned to fear God to resist lustful temptations in my thoughts, or do I indulge them?

• THROUGH THE EARS

• Do I enjoy listening to obscene and impure words, and take pleasure in suggestive and double-meaning words?

• Do I enjoy listening to sweet words of seduction to satisfy lust with another person?

• To satisfy carnal passions, do I enjoy listening to obscene stories that Satan has infiltrated into the world of comics, novels, and the invisible world of online media?

• THROUGH WORDS

• Do I speak sweet and seductive words to those who are married or have entered religious life?

• Do I talk about sex to seduce or corrupt others?

• Do I often speak obscene, lewd, vulgar, pornographic, or sexually suggestive words?

• THROUGH ACTIONS

• Do I commit the sin of lust with myself through masturbation?

• Do I use sex toys to satisfy carnal pleasure during masturbation?

• Do I use ecstasy?

• Do I engage in phone sex/mutual masturbation?

• Do I engage in homosexual acts, committing sexual sins with people of the same sex?

• Do I commit sexual sins with someone of the opposite sex?

• Do I commit adultery?

• Do I intentionally put myself in situations where I am easily tempted sexually? (intentionally not avoiding occasions of sin)

• Do I love others with the love that comes from God, or just to satisfy lustful passions?

• Do I pursue romantic relationships to satisfy lustful passions, displeasing God?

• Do I strive to maintain pure and chaste love, and practice moderation in married life, as God calls us to do?

• Do I live my married life according to God's commandments? Or do I use forms of pornography to increase sexual pleasure?

• Do I loiter in bars, frequent nightclubs, and associate with bad company?

• Do I dress immodestly and provocatively?

• Do I touch or kiss others in a lustful way when I am not married to them?

• Do I have sexual relations before marriage?

• Do I marry against the laws of the Church? Or do I encourage or organize for religious people to marry outside the Church's laws?

• Am I excessively passionate about lust, leading to a desire to avoid pregnancy, so I use methods forbidden by the Church, such as indirect abortion: like IUDs, condoms, birth control pills, contraceptive devices, etc.?

• Did I have a direct abortion because I was afraid of the burden of having children, afraid of ugliness, afraid of my husband's infidelity, or if single, afraid of scandal, afraid of affecting my work, my career, or afraid of not being able to perform sexual acts during pregnancy?

• 4. The fourth deadly sin is PATIENCE, NOT ANGER.

• “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)

• “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

• Am I bitter, harsh, or quick to anger?

• Do I curse, yell, insult, or humiliate others?

• Do I harbor resentment and hatred in my heart?

• Do I get annoyed or angry when others don't do what I want?

• Do I have malicious and insidious thoughts, or do I engage in acts of revenge when I am too angry with my siblings?

• Do I get upset, annoyed, or irritated by the mistakes and limitations of others?

• Do I get annoyed and irritated by the words and actions of others?

• Do I want others to change, and when they don't, do I get upset, annoyed, and boycott them?

• Do I get annoyed when others give me feedback or correct me?

• Do I resort to violence against my children or others, verbally or physically, when I am too angry?

• Do I say things that make others disappointed or discouraged?

• Do I say or do anything to defame the reputation of others?

• The fifth deadly sin is TEMPERANCE, NOT GLUTTONY.

• “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. (Luke 21:34-35)

• Do I prioritize food above all else? Do I demand delicious food, and when I don't get it, do I get upset or criticize the food as being bad?

• Do I enjoy seeking out alcoholic beverages? Am I intoxicated by beer, wine, or addicted to opium, coffee, or tea?

• Do I invite friends to drink alcohol, wasting money and time, harming myself and my loved ones, causing them worry, sadness, fatigue, and discouragement because of me?

• Do I eat hastily and without elegance?

• When there are delicious dishes or dishes I like, do I eat a lot, even taking other people's portions?

• Do I like to buy whatever I want to eat, even if it's expensive, buying a lot to save, even to the point of excess and wasteful disposal?

• Do I get upset when it's time to eat but there's no food yet?

• Do I overeat or drink too much?

• The sixth deadly sin is CHARITY, NOT ENVY.

• “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)

• Do I love my neighbor as myself?

• Do I share with those in need when they need me?

• Do I spend time visiting the elderly, the sick, and the imprisoned when it is within my ability?

• Do I offer good counsel and correct those who sin?

• Do I seek to comfort others or am I preoccupied with myself?

• Do I enlighten the ignorant, assisting those lacking education, opportunity, or resources, especially regarding God?

• Am I willing to forgive those who scorn or offend me?

• In my family and community, do I show love and support, or do I sow division, judgment, condemnation, reproach, and hatred?

• Do I envy or compete with my siblings over talents, possessions, or the successes of others?

• Do I rejoice in others' misfortunes or grieve at their good fortune?

• Do I harbor hatred, curses, or ill wishes toward those who harm me?

• Do I treat others unfairly, showing favoritism or bias?

• Do I insult or mock others to harm them or damage their reputation?

• Do I treat those who work for me inhumanely?

• Do I pray for the living and the dead?

• The seventh deadly sin is SLOTH: BE NOT SLOTHFUL IN THE WORK OF THE LORD.

• Do I attend daily Mass and pray diligently?

• Do I ever neglect good deeds out of dissatisfaction or laziness?

• Do I lazily fail to combat distractions during prayer and Mass?

• Do I measure my service to God and others?

• Do I participate in communal activities to build up my community or parish?

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​II. Examination of Conscience Based on the Ten Commandments

• “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6)

• 1. I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me.

• Have I truly loved God above all else? Or have I placed work, money, fame, pleasure, or someone else above God?

• Do I set aside time to pray and connect with God every day?

• Do I worship only God, the one true God, or do I engage in idolatry such as fortune-telling, palmistry, necromancy, spirit mediumship, tarot reading, astrology, or other superstitious practices?

• Have I sought amulets or talismans for business success or revenge?

• Have I joined atheistic or heretical sects, abandoning my faith?

• Do I believe in superstitions or participate in rituals of pagan worship?

• Have I engaged in simony (such as trading church positions or sacred objects)?

• Do I dare to profess my faith in God publicly when faced with opposition or persecution, or do I fear and deny my faith?

• Am I quick to obey God's teachings? Or do I follow my own desires?

• Do I have absolute faith in God's power and providence when facing difficulties and trials, or do I complain against God?

• Do I presume upon God's mercy by deliberately sinning with the intention of confessing later?

• Have I desecrated the Holy Eucharist?

• Have I despaired of or doubted God's mercy?

• Because of a lack of fear of God, have I lied or deliberately omitted mortal sins in confession?

• 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

• Do I love and respect the Holy Name of God?

• Have I used God's name to swear or curse others?

• Have I slandered, cursed, insulted, or blasphemed those in holy orders or God's messengers (those who work for God in the time of the Holy Spirit)?

• Have I blasphemed, cursed God, complained about, or invoked His name disrespectfully?

• Have I offended, blasphemed, or shown disrespect to the Virgin Mary, the angels, the saints, the Holy Father, the Church, consecrated persons, holy places, or sacred objects?

• 3. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

• Have I missed Sunday Mass or Holy Days of Obligation without a valid reason? Do I understand Sunday as the Lord's Day for worshiping God, showing love to family and the poor, or just as a "weekend"?

• Have I done unnecessary work on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation?

• Have I forced subordinates to work on Sundays on tasks that were not essential?

• Do I participate in Mass actively and consciously, or do I just go through the motions?

• Do I pay full attention to the Word of God, or do I allow myself to be easily distracted?

• When attending Mass, do I intentionally arrive late or leave early without a valid reason?

• Do I fast for one hour before receiving Communion?

• Have I received Communion in a state of mortal sin?

• Did I receive Communion during the Easter season as required by the Church?

• Did I intentionally not fast or abstain from meat on days obligated by the Church?

• 4. Honor your father and your mother

• "Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and whoever glorifies his mother is like one who lays up treasure. Whoever respects his father will have long life, and whoever obeys the Lord will refresh his mother" (Sirach 3:3-4, 14).

• Have I lovingly cared for my elderly or sick parents as a dutiful child should?

• Have I respected and obeyed my parents, or those who stand in their place?

• Have I wished evil or death upon my parents or those who raised me?

• Have I been ungrateful for the sacrifices my parents made for me?

• Have I been disrespectful to my parents, treated them poorly, or reacted arrogantly when they corrected me?

• Have I cared for elderly and infirm relatives?

• Have I respected and obeyed the leaders of the Church and my legitimate superiors?

• Have I incited anyone to oppose the Church and its superiors?

• 5. You shall not kill

• Have I indirectly participated in abortion through the use of contraceptives: IUDs, birth control pills, or menstruation regulating medication?

• Have I directly participated in abortion?

• Have I participated in direct or indirect abortion (through silence, financial support for someone having an abortion, or for organizations that support abortion)?

• Have I agreed with and encouraged euthanasia?

• Have I intentionally attempted suicide or entertained suicidal thoughts, or cooperated in such an act? Have I intentionally harmed my health? Have I intentionally injured myself to punish or take revenge on someone who offended me?

• Have I intentionally killed someone or deliberately harmed someone's body?

• Have I driven recklessly, endangering my life and the lives of others?

• 6. You shall not commit adultery

• The sin of lust has been addressed in the third deadly sin.

• You shall not steal: we will examine this along with the tenth commandment.

• You shall not bear false witness:

• – under oath or not under oath

• Have I lied about important matters, or lied with premeditation?

• Have I harmed someone's reputation by false witness or maliciously revealed their faults or sins?

• Have I committed perjury? Have I refused to testify to someone's innocence out of fear or selfishness?

• Have I flattered or fawned over others for personal gain?

• Have I lived honestly and truthfully?

• Have I had the courage to admit my mistakes when I knew I was wrong? Or have I tried to justify my words and actions, or deny or downplay my guilt?

• Have I spoken up for truth and justice, or have I remained silent out of fear of personal harm or loss, ignoring the truth and failing to bear witness to it?

• Have I dared to defend truth and justice even when it affected my own interests?

• Do not covet another's spouse.

• The sin of lust was discussed in the third part of the first sin.

• Do not covet or take another's possessions; this pertains to the sin of greed.

• “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Mt 5:3)

• Have I desired wealth so much that I have neglected God, missed Mass, and not prayed?

• Have I desired a lot of money and sought it through means like gambling, lottery tickets, sports betting, fraudulent invoicing, dishonest business practices, or loan sharking?

• Have I unjustly taken someone else's possessions (theft, robbery, etc.)? What did I take? What was its value? Did I take from the rich or the poor?

• Have I kept someone else's possessions, such as not repaying debts, keeping something entrusted to me, or finding something and not returning it when possible?

• Have I coveted or craved other people's possessions?

• Have I misappropriated another person's property?

• Have I damaged someone else's property and not taken responsibility or compensated for the damage?

• Have I deceived others?

• Do I pay fair wages to those who work for me?

• Have I oppressed workers or colleagues out of greed?

• Have I cheated someone out of their wages?

• Have I kept my promises and honored signed contracts?

• Have I offered or accepted bribes?

• Have I lied or cheated to increase profits?

• When repairing vehicles, machinery, or tools, have I swapped good parts for bad ones or overcharged?

• Have I greedily competed for the work of my siblings?

• Have I fought with family members over money?

• Have I deceived, aided, or encouraged others to steal or keep stolen goods?

• Have I accepted stolen goods? Have I returned or compensated for what was stolen?

• Have I been complicit in taking from others or causing them harm?

• Have I damaged common property?

• Have I allowed my children or subordinates to damage others' property?

• Have I intentionally destroyed another person's property?

• Have I stolen sacred objects from the church?

• Have I embezzled money from associations or the parish?

• Have I exploited the poor, the naive, the inexperienced, or the unfortunate for my own benefit?

• Have I extorted, defrauded, or embezzled (converted common property into personal property)?

• Have I committed tax fraud or forged signatures on documents?

• Have I lived with a spirit of poverty in my heart, and have I renounced everything for God?

• Am I free and detached from material possessions?

• Now let's consider some other passions.

• THE PASSION OF SLEEP

• Do I oversleep, sometimes missing Mass or prayer time?

• Have I refused or avoided helping others in need to sleep?

• Do I sleep excessively, prioritizing getting enough sleep?

• Do I doze off during prayers and Mass?

• Do I try to fight against drowsiness in every way, or do I give in to it?

• PASSION FOR TALKING TOO MUCH

• Do I speak hastily and end up hurting others?

• Do I like to talk a lot, taking up other people's share of the conversation?

• Do I like to talk a lot, especially about unnecessary things, wasting time?

• Do I like to talk a lot, leading to judging others, speaking ill of others, causing division?

• PASSION FOR FAME AND POWER

• Do I have a passion for fame and power?

• Do I want everyone to listen to me, to obey everything I say?

• Do I want everyone to admire me, consider me important, think that nothing can be done without me? Do I not dare to delegate responsibilities to anyone?

• Do I like to do big things, to lead others?

• Do I try every way to achieve this or that position?

• PASSION FOR SHOPPING

• Do I buy things I like, sometimes never using them or using them very little?

• Do I like to buy expensive brand-name goods, just because others have them?

• Do I buy provocative, revealing clothes to attract attention?

• OTHER PASSIONS

• Do I have a passion for singing and dancing?

• Do I have a passion for coffee and cigarettes?

• Do I have a passion for work and study to the point of neglecting my duties to God and others?

• Do I have a passion for movies, news, and gaming, neglecting my duties to God and others?