单词 | examination of conscience |
释义 | > as lemmasexamination of conscience 8. Reflection on and moral evaluation of one's thoughts, conduct, motives, etc., esp. in order to identify one's failings; an instance of this; = self-examination n. 1. Frequently: spec. (more fully examination of conscience) a devotional exercise involving such reflection, typically performed daily or in preparation for the sacrament of penance; also in extended use. See also examen n. 2. ΘΚΠ society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > contemplation or meditation > self-examination > [noun] examination1557 examen1599 self-examining1621 self-examination1625 1557 R. Edgeworth Serm. very Fruitfull xiii. f. ccxxvi Al these circumstances S. Peter speaketh in few wordes, Conscientie bone interrogatio in deum, the examination or discussion of a good & welbeleuing conscience toward God. 1599 Lady Hoby Diary 8 Sept. (1930) 70 Then I came and wrowght awhill, and so to praier and examenation, then to supper, after to lecor, and then to bed. a1653 Z. Boyd Sel. Serm. (1989) iv. 211 Weakenesse, sicknes, & death..are sent for to scourge the negligence of Gods children in the examination of them selues. a1694 J. Tillotson Several Disc. Repentance (1700) ii. 51 A particular discussion and examination of our Consciences. 1742 A. Donlevy Catechism p. xxxi All the mortal Sins, which after a diligent Examination, they are conscious of. 1753 R. Challoner Catholick Christian Instructed 122 The Penitent, having duly prepared himself by Prayer, by a serious Examination of his Conscience, and a hearty Contrition for his Sins, kneels down at the Confession Chair. 1839 Family Prayer-bk. Eng. Catholics 166 Let me not, I pray thee, pass over anything in this examination. 1885 W. E. Addis & T. Arnold Catholic Dict. (ed. 3) 327/1 Spiritual writers recommend that this examination should be made at least every evening. 1932 Times 29 July 7/3 The need for a collective examination of conscience on the part of the [medical] profession. 1985 D. E. Harrell O. Roberts ii. 73 The Australian debacle triggered in Oral a period of personal examination and soul searching. 2000 E. M. Jeep Children's Daily Prayer for Summer p. vi A prayer before sleep..traditionally includes thanksgiving for the events of the day and an examination of conscience. < as lemmas |
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