Introduce friends to the Examen or try a new approach to the prayer with a daily Examen journal—printable and foldable as a booklet. The prayer steps in the journal are as described by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, in Reimagining the Ignatian Examen.
In addition to following the steps day by day as one learns the prayer, keeping a journal of prayer time can be a fruitful practice as one grows deeper in a relationship with God.
Have you journaled as part of your Examen practice? Tell us about it in the comments.
It’s a win-win situation. Keeping a journal of prayer time does reduce distractions and moments of dissipation.
Sr. Innamma Yeruva JMJ
I do the daily Examen. But not maintaining a journal. It is a good idea. I shall try to do it.
Thank you for the good suggestion.
I have a journal in my DAY ONE app. It’s been many years. I bought this booklet and indeed it is very very useful for my spiritual journey in daily life. But maybe this year, It maybe good to use a notebook for a change this year. (?). Thank you so much.
I have been journaling my examen for almost two years. I use an online program “DAYONE” and found it most beneficial. My mind wonders too much when I just do it in my head. Journaling helps me focus and I have a record, although I confess, I do not go back and reread my entries very often. Thank you for your website
That is a good idea! I am gonna try it!
I also journal my prayer and hymn time. For me, I find the writing out — articulating — my prayer situation helps me in my daily walk with God. Having someone I love and trust look over my shoulder as I stumble along feeds my heart and soul. I know the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) are there. I want to use the Examen Prayer for twenty minutes or so in my daily walk. And I look forward to suggestions from others in attempting to do this. AMEN.
Hello Virginia, would you mind sharing where you found the program “DAYONE”? Thank you so much
Thank you for sharing. I’m going to give it a try.