The Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God's presence. Learn how to pray the Daily Examen.
The examen and discernment When we pray the examen, we’re mindful of where we feel consolation and desolation in our daily lives. What’s bringing us closer to God and what’s creating distance between us and God? The examen can help us with discernment and listening to how the Spirit is moving us and where our hearts feel most alive. This July, Hallow is launching a prayer challenge in ...
The Ignatian Examen St. Ignatius invites us to find God in all things. That means we have to pay careful attention to how the Spirit is moving in each moment of our daily lives. We have to take a magnifying glass to the seemingly ordinary, seeking to encounter the Divine. That’s why the Examen is […]
The Ignatian Examen is a prayer of reflection. There are no specific words, only guidelines for you as you review your day — your actions, thoughts, emotions, desires — with God.
The Examen is an Ignatian prayer of gratitude, an invitation to discover God's loving action and blessings in your daily life.
Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, outlines how to pray the daily Examen. Learn this Ignatian prayer method.
The Daily Examen is a simple prayer that helps you look back over your day with God. It teaches gratitude, self-awareness, and trust. In youth ministry, it is a great way to help young people connect Scripture lessons to their own lives. The prayer begins by remembering God’s presence, giving thanks, and noticing moments and…