Third, Love

Charity

• Have I told God today that I love Him?
• Do I tell Jesus that I love Him with my whole heart?
• Do I take the occasion to tell God that I love Him whenever I experience something I naturally dislike?
• Have I capitalized on the difficulties today to tell God that I love Him just because He sent me the trial or misunderstanding?
• Do I see God's love for me in allowing me to prove my love for Him in the crosses He sent me today?
• Have I seen God's grace to prove my love for Him in every person whom I met today?
• Have I failed in charity by speaking unkindly about others?
• Have I dwelt on what I considered someone's unkindness toward me today?
• Is there someone that I consciously avoid because I dislike the person?
• Did I try to carry on a conversation today with someone who is difficult to talk to?
• Have I been stubborn in asserting my own will?
• How thoughtful have I been today in doing some small favor for someone?
• Have I allowed my mood to prevent me from being thoughtful of others today?
• Am I given to dwelling on other people's weaknesses or faults?
• Have I been cheerful today in my dealings with others?
• Do I control my uncharitable thoughts as soon as they arise in my mind?
• Did I pray for others today?
• Have I written any letters today?
• Have I controlled my emotions when someone irritated me?
• Have I performed any sacrifice today for someone?

--John Hardon, S.J.