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The “How is Your Christian Life?” Quiz

Ash Wednesday

Mass Readings from the USCCB

What does it mean to return to God with your whole heart? What part of your heart do you keep back for yourself? Jl 2:12-18

Have you received the grace of God in vain? What is the grace of God? 2 Cor 5:20—6:2

What are you going to give God in the secret of your heart? What does he want you to give? Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Questions from St. Clement

  • Do you reject empty works?
  • Do you reject quarreling and jealousy?
  • Do you reject arrogance?
  • Do you reject pride?
  • Do you reject anger?
  • Are you merciful?
  • Do you forgive?
  • How do you treat others? As Christ? As you want them to treat you?
  • Are you generous?
  • Do you judge?
  • What is your measure?

From a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope (Office of Readings, Second Reading for Ash Wednesday)