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examination of conscience

Noun

Meaning

examination of conscience (plural examinations of conscience)

(religion) A review of one's thoughts, words, actions, and omissions for the purpose of ascertaining their conformity with, or deviation from, the moral law.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

We just have to make sure that our practice of examination of conscience is done always in the presence of God, and should not merely be our own effort at introspection. Source: Internet

He insisted on the importance of confession and the procedure for preparation which included prayers and examination of conscience by the Christian. Source: Internet

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