Feel guilt: 感到愧疚
The boys quite like doing nothing, but it makes me feel guilty.
孩子們很喜歡什么也不做，但這讓我感到內疚。

in contrast: 相反，相比之下
In contrast, president obama could present a difficult challenge for beijing.
與此相反，奧巴馬總統能夠給帶去中國一些挑戰。
In contrast, italy's manufacturing recovery appeared less advanced.
相比之下，意大利制造業的復蘇似乎相對滯后。

sooth their consciences 安撫他們的良心
There are others, who sooth their consciences with small acts of kindness. Or by telling themselves their sins werejustified.
還有些人用他們善意的小事安撫他們的良心，或者告訴他們自己他們的罪行是正當的。

pray for: 為...祈禱
Dear lord, I pray for wisdom to understand my man;
萬能的主啊，我祈求給我智慧以理解他；