4. God has put talents in my hands and I must not waste them. Christ Himself through His activities among the sick shows me how to serve with love. Part II 1. Every act of Christ’s mercy was a manifestation of holiness. In spite of this Christ would still retire from people in order to pray. Do I follow His example? Do I delude myself thinking that my work is my ‘prayer’? And yet I have time for so many other activities outside of work! Can I really not find some time just for God? Do I pray for strength? Do I thank God for my vocation? 2. Do I neglect Holy Mass on Sundays and feast days, convincing myself that I am too tired? 3. Do I try to get to know my religion more deeply through reading, discussions, or attending religious conferences? If not – why? Because of arrogance or laziness? Maybe I do not want to hear the truth about myself? 4. Do I remember that God looks at me and sees everything? Am I only working to make an impression, to gain praise, or to dazzle those working with me? 5. The good which I achieve is only a reflection of the goodness of God. Have I boasted about my work? Do I overly admire myself? 6. Do I work on developing in myself the qualities of a good nurse and not become discouraged in this undertaking? Part III 1. Do I appreciate the dignity of my profession and do I try to express it in words and deeds? Do I understand that going beyond my nursing duties and reaching for the physician’s role can be a departure from the path of my calling? 2. As a Catholic nurse, do I feel co-responsibility for my profession? What am I doing to raise its status profile? Do I evade professional involvement in this area? 103
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