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The Examen and Letting Go

Featured Video - text next to image of tablet with video loading 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 like spiritual windshield wipers and help us to let go and say no. A regular practice of the Examen pushes us to reevaluate our commitments.

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Michael Rossmann, SJ

Rev. Michael Rossmann, SJ, is a Jesuit priest and doctoral student at the Gregorian University in Rome. He previously served as the editor-in-chief of The Jesuit Post, where he started the popular video series “One-Minute Homily.” He continues to produce short-but-substantive videos for social media. He is a native of Iowa City and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. His first book is The Freedom of Missing Out.

4 COMMENTS

Deb July 1, 2023 At 6:10 am

We clutter our lives by saying yes to activities that take us away from Gods
Purpose for us. Saying no frees us to “listen to that small voice “ guiding
Us spiritually.

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Dr.Cajetan Coelho October 16, 2022 At 5:35 am

Nice. Thanks. Saint Ignatius of Loyola – Pray for us.

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Pat October 11, 2022 At 7:48 am

Oh gee did I need to hear this! This helps me to refocus and try harder when I hear that voice inside saying , just say NO!

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MO October 10, 2022 At 9:06 pm

Thank you for your message! Thank you for mixing up the delivery! Most of all, Thank you for your ministry! I am grateful for all the spiritual teaching and guidance I have received over my lifetime. Each stage of life presents new opportunities to seize the day and for letting go…inviting God’s voice brings a certain consolation in and of itself…

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