The pagan philosopher, Plato, said
"The unexamined life is not worth living."

Though my sins may have been myriad as the sands,
Dear God, may the waters of Your Divine Forgiveness
wash my soul clean as heavenly crystal
so that my life may be worth living as a tribute
to Your Glory and Your Mercy.

In Your presence, God of all knowledge,
let me search the inner sanctum of my mind.
Let me face myself in the mirror of truth.
Let me examine my soul
in the magnifying glass of honesty.

What friend have I neglected or forgotten?
Whom that I care for have I injured by neglect?
What opportunities for good have I by-passed
and what sins have I committed,
in thought word or deed?

Who in need have I not aided?
Who that is lonely have I neglected?
Who in anguish have I not comforted?
With what earthly possesions have I been selfish?

Have I been deceitful?
Have I used my talents well?
Have I been the best person that I could be?

Have I been deceitful?
Have I used my talents well?
Have I been the best that I can be?

Forgive me, Lord, for I have sinned.
Though my transgressions have been myriad
as the sands of the Black Sea
cleanse me in the waters of the Jordan and wash away
every evil fault and ugly sin.
Let me rise again in raiments of light
robed in Hope, crowned in Faith
and girded in the armor of Charity
to join You in heavenly companionship.

Only in You, my Judge, my Love and my Redeemer,
is all this possible.

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