Evening Examen--a softer way

O Lord, as evening shadows fall, I bare to You my soul—my all.
My angel tried to lead the way; but caught me in some things today.

Commandments

Have I loved You Lord, as God alone? Which deadly sin(s) has me disowned? (#1)
Have I revered Your holy Name? What interjections, used I, in vain? (2)
Did I skip Your sacred day? Did servile work make me disobey? (3)
Have I shown love, honor & respect; to those Your providence did elect? (4)
Have I protected life and peace, and helped my neighbor’s burdens cease? (5)

Have I been faithful, pure, and true; in all I think and say and do? (6)
Have I respected my neighbors’ stores? And sought to share, instead of hoard? (7)
Have I spoken with constant care? And guarded my neighbors’ names with prayer? (8)
Have I been true within my heart? Or in coveting neighbors—did I impart? (9)
Have I been glad for gifts You’ve given? Or coveted things, I can’t bring to heaven? (10)

Beatitudes

Today, was I poor in earthly pride? With You alone, my strength and guide? (#1)
Did grief or sorrow fill my sight? Did I seek comfort, in Your light? (2)
Was I gentle throughout all the day? And meek when things didn’t go my way? (3)
Did I, for righteousness, itch and yearn? And seek Your truth at every turn? (4)

Was mercy quick within my heart? Or did resentment play a part? (5)
Did I seek purity within? And turn from selfishness and sin? (6)
Did I bring peace where strife was sown? And help forgiveness to be known? (7)
Did faithfulness bring loss today? Did I still walk Your narrow way? (8)

Act of Contrition

O my God, with grieving heart, I repent and turn apart--
from all sins that I have done, offending You, the Holy One.
More than fear of loss or pain, I regret each dark and sinful stain.
For my sins have wounded Thee, O Source of love and charity.
With Your grace I now intend, that my sinful ways shall stop, quit, end.
With grace, I will sin no more and flee every path to iniquity.
Lord, have mercy, hear my plea; through Christ’s Passion, set me free.

Goodnight Sweet Savior

For my every fault that dims Your light, I trust Your mercy, more tonight.
Show me how to seek Your face. Restore my soul with healing grace.
Into Your hands, my rest I give; for You are why I love and live.
Please hold me through the coming night, and let me wake to Truth and Light.
O Father, Son and Spirit above; blanket me with eternal love. Amen.