Rooting Out Hidden Faults - Fr. James F. McElhone

In his new book “Rooting Out Hidden Faults,” Fr. James F. McElhone arms readers with the most powerful weapon to beat habitual sin: the particular examen.A particular examen is centered in the five wounds of Jesus and includes prayers, a sample format, and predominant faults to avoid in prayer, work, study, and recreation.This reprint of the 1952 classic contains prayers for each topic from the traditional Roman Missal. Fr. McElhone helps readers to cultivate the frame of mind—and heart—necessary for fruitful meditation. He offers tips on how to determine one’s dominant sin and assess one’s progress daily through the particular examen, as well as develop practical, personal resolutions and a firm purpose of amendment.At some point in their lives, most Catholics find themselves confessing the same sins repeatedly. These targeted reflections will assist readers in overcoming these persistent faults.“Rooting Out Hidden Faults” is an invaluable aid to all Catholics—priest, religious, or la