Have I practiced the virtue of
Patience?
Was I unkind (or downright rude) to a telephone caller, impatient with a
visitor, crabby when things didn’t go just
the way I wanted? Did I complain if things do not go MY way? Do I complain about things I should not
complain about? Did I criticize my doctor, my caretaker, my child, for not
serving me better?
Have I practiced the virtue of
Temperance?
Have I indulged my love of sweets or snack foods, to the detriment of my
health? Have I continued to smoke, or to consume alcoholic beverages
excessively?
Have I practiced the virtue of
Charity?
Have I been a “busybody,” been unkind
to a neighbor either by my thoughts or by my actions? Have I been critical,
hurting someone’s feelings? Have I
engaged in gossip or encouraged other to gossip? Am I cynical, negative or judgmental;
do I burden others with my negativity?
Have I practiced the virtue of
Diligence?
Have I used my physical limitations as an excuse for laziness? Have I neglected attending Sunday Mass even
though I am physically able to?
Have
I neglected my prayer life? Have I
prayed for my family and friends?
