Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery.But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Today Jesus reminds us that we commit sins not only by our actions, but also and especially in our mind and heart. So, sometimes we may think that we didn’t do anything wrong to anybody. But then we must ask ourselves -- but how about my thoughts? Did I offend anyone by thinking badly about him or her? Next time you do an examination of conscience, don’t focus only on your actions, but look deeper, look into your heart and soul. Is there anything in there that needs to be forgiven? At the end we pray: “I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned through my THOUGHTS and in my words…”
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