Becoming Catholic Session #27 with Fr. John

The “Scrutinies” serve two purposes: to reveal what is weak, sick and

sinful in the hearts of the elect so that it can be healed; and what is

honorable, strong and holy, so that it can be strengthened. Their pur-

pose then is mainly spiritual. They set forth to purify minds and

hearts, to fortify against temptations, to convert intentions, and to

awaken the will so that the elect may cling more closely to Christ and