Do I Have a Good Conscience?

Jiminy Cricket said “Always let your conscience be your guide,” but how do I know if I have a good conscience? A good conscience more often is concerned with our responsibilities than with our rights. It is more preoccupied with what God wants than with what I want. Fr. Mike tells us, “Stop thinking like the world and start thinking like God.” The world will have us think our conscience is the final judge on what is right and wrong, but as Catholics we know that God is the final judge, and our consciences need to be formed—in fact, transformed—to abide by and abide in his will.

“Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:2).

Interesting tidbit: As you may know, "Jiminy Cricket" is a minced oath for "Jesus Christ"; but did you know that Blessed John Henry Newman considered the conscience to be the “aboriginal vicar of Christ”?

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[raymccarthy]

Guilt puts you in the past, Anxiety in the future and Conscience in the present. Be always in the presents of God.

[tereselittleflower]

When you start fighting with your conscious then it's time to go to confession

[beautybysw]

I took on a traditional catholic fast and drawing the Catholic church. I felt a strong calling from God to do this for my family and for our world. First week was rough but with prayer everyday, especially when I get "hungry"I feel that hunger with prayer. I pray for the ppl of Venezuela

[adamhovey]

The good thing about not being perfect, is you have something to keep working on.

[israelcarranza]

This is a trick I learned for fasting, I go to school, practice, and have church meetings throughout the day and I can get really hungry. When it comes to the point where I feel I can’t go any longer I give myself 5 min into deep prayer and my body is not full by food but my the Holy Spirit and I can go on with my day stronger than ever. I’m praying for you all, may God bless you all beautiful people

[craigcooper]

I'm not officially Catholic but I am happy I found your Channel. Thank you!

[ethiopienqueen]

Eternal Father, help us do your your will at all times! 🙏🏽

[paulhill]

Thank you Fr Mike. As someone who struggles with scrupulosity your explanation of a well formed conscience was very helpful thank you

[ThePilgrim_Redeemed]

God bless you Fr. Mike. Your last note is an assurance in the midst of all that is happening in the Clergy. The light is shining bright.

[cayennepepah]

10:13 is also very important. I can think of some priests that are saying things like this case esp. on the internet. Let's always keep the priesthood in our prayers. 🙏🏼

[johnbolwell]

Fr Mike - you absolutely blow my mind!! You are exactly the kind of priest the world needs to hear from. You are joy to listen to. God bless you!

[paulbany]

Well said Father and God be praised. Amen.

[thelonegunman]

Thank you for this guidance fr. Mike, my faith will stay strong! 💪🏻

[marinakitrell]

You popped in my life in the greatnesses time. I been searching for spiritual priest and Jesus send you. I am proud to be catholic God bless you I will keep you in my prayers Fr. Mike

[northstarprepsteader]

Excellent!! A well-informed, trained conscience is key.

[omarrodriguez-pmuz]

its very inspiring speech could not miss it father Mike

[simulatortechnician]

I like that "What Does God Want?" NOT "What Do I Want?" I want that Bumper Sticker... Jiminy indeed...

[JasonGoldberg]

What a gift Fr Mike has and I’m thrilled social media allows it to be shared.

[AJ_Jingco]

I feel like I have a God given conscience, because I feel remorse when I sin.

[johnsmit]

Conscience is one of those sensors God gives all of us though it can become seared in some. I pray everyone receives the Holy Spirit which makes us totally new people in Christ. God uses conscience and creation as lights to help us along the path to salvation. Once the Holy Spirit convicts us unto repentance, we arrive in salvation and begin the sanctification process. Praise God!