Today's readings are here: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042212.cfm
A theme (if not the theme) of today's readings is repentance/forgiveness, which comes to us because of Christ's resurrection.
I think it is a good idea for us to examine our consciences every day, preferably in the evening, but before we are too tired to do it effectively. When we examine our consciences, I think it is spiritually helpful if we do it in the following order. First, we should spend some time, either before an actual crucifix, or before one we imagine in our minds, thinking about the mercy of God that is infinitely greater than our sins. We should consider that God really wants to grant us forgiveness; otherwise, he would not have sent his Son to die such a painful death. Second, we should call to mind any sins we have committed during the day and confess them to the Lord. Third, we should return to the crucifix, think on God's mercy again, thank him for his gift of forgiveness, and ask him to keep us from sin in the future.
Our sins are like a drop in the ocean of God's love and mercy. May God give us the faith to believe this, so we can be honest about our sins and truly repent of them.
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