Examen

The Examen Invites Us to God Boldly

In season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, in an episode entitled “Among the Lotus Eaters,” the crew of the Enterprise finds themselves...

A People for Others Examen

A primary concept of Ignatian spirituality is “people for others.” In following the way of Jesus, we naturally become people who think of others,...

An Examen of Care

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian...

An Examen of Life’s Stories

Editor’s Note: This Examen can be prayed at any time, but it is particularly suited to praying while reading and reflecting on Cannonball Moments:...

Repeat Returns and the Examen

My automobile, unfortunately, has been subjected to several recalls. First it was a rearview camera that might not sit in the correct position. I...

Making Progress with the Examen

This post is based on Week Two of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. In speaking about the Examen as a prayer we keep making, Fr. Joseph...

Ways to Pray with the Examen This Lent

Earlier this month we suggested An Ignatian Prayer Adventure as one way to observe Lent. Start your retreat this Sunday (Feb. 19) to follow...

My Examen Cheat Sheet

I want the power that comes with knowledge of things beyond me. And yet the only power I will ever have is how I...

Sin and the Examen

Fr. Joseph Tetlow, SJ, responds to the question, “How can we use the Examen to better understand our experiences of sin or failure?” He suggests...

The Examen and Letting Go

We often accumulate misguided and half-hearted commitments that drain of us energy and take us off our most meaningful path. The Examen can function...

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