Examen

When We Ask for Light

We pray for light. We want to see what God sees. Or do we? When we pray the Examen, we ask God to shed light...

Relationships and the Examen

I’ve been lonely lately. This time of COVID has taken a toll on my relationships. Some are not yet comfortable. Some friends have learned to...

Lenten Read-Along: Examen of God’s Compassion and Mercy for Me

I begin by giving thanks for the good gifts God has given me so far. I ask God for the gifts of insight...

Waking Up to God in All Things

This post is based on Week Two of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. When I was expecting my oldest child almost 32 years ago, I remember...

Rearview Mirror

Praying the daily Examen is somewhat like looking in the rearview mirror. That’s the starting point Joe Paprocki takes in a two-minute video for...

Examen for Those Experiencing Anxiety

Noticing times when God felt absent exercises our ability to slowly and carefully wipe away the clutter that blocks our view of God. This...

Finding God in the Mess Lenten Read-Along: Rewind the Day

In an anxiety-filled world, take a few moments to: Quietly retrace your day in your mind’s eye. Begin with the moment you awoke this morning,...

Lunchtime Examen for Lent

Consider praying with the Lunchtime Examen as we continue our journey through Lent. Jim Manney leads six audio sessions of prayer, addressing questions such...

Seeing Goodness and Grace

This post is based on Week Two of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. Toilet paper? Tax bills and late payments? Finding God in all things isn’t...

Exploring the Examen Step-by-Step: Look Toward the Day to Come

Editor’s note: We conclude our series exploring each of the steps of the Examen. We’re using the Examen version from Jim Manney’s book, A...

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