Feel guilt: 感到愧疚
The boys quite like doing nothing, but it makes me feel guilty.
孩子们很喜欢什么也不做，但这让我感到内疚。

in contrast: 相反，相比之下
In contrast, president obama could present a difficult challenge for beijing.
与此相反，奥巴马总统能够给带去中国一些挑战。
In contrast, italy's manufacturing recovery appeared less advanced.
相比之下，意大利制造业的复苏似乎相对滞后。

sooth their consciences 安抚他们的良心
There are others, who sooth their consciences with small acts of kindness. Or by telling themselves their sins werejustified.
还有些人用他们善意的小事安抚他们的良心，或者告诉他们自己他们的罪行是正当的。

pray for: 为...祈祷
Dear lord, I pray for wisdom to understand my man;
万能的主啊，我祈求给我智慧以理解他；