"One of the classic practices of Catholic spirituality is the particular exam, which is a positive resolution to do something concrete to grow in a specific virtue or eliminate a vice or imperfection.
"For example, if you want to grow in humility, you might make a particular exam to listen to others' opinions before you share your own, or do menial tasks you would prefer not to do, or praise others rather than yourself.
"Once
you make a particular exam, then you check in three to five times a day
on how well you've kept it, resolving to keep at it until a good new
habit takes solid form. Some particular exams can rather quickly lead to
a new virtue. Others can require weeks or months of consistent effort.
But to grow in virtue and progress spiritually, it's one of the most
powerful practices."
In a recent commentary, Father Roger Landry (a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, MA, and national chaplain for Catholic Voices USA)
reflected on some of the benefits of making an Easter particular exam.
To access Fr. Landry's complete essay, please visit:
National Catholic Register: Commentary: Father Roger Landry: An Easter Particular Exam (17 APR 22)
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