Particular Examen on the Theological Virtues
John A. Hardon, SJ, suggested that one way to counteract temptation from the evil one is by doing a Particular Examen on the Theological...
Examen Prayer for the Year
As we transition into the new year, let’s try an Examen prayer of our previous year. It’s really pretty simple: the Examen helps us...
See Beyond the Frustrations
At Ignitum Today, Lianna Mueller shares her experience praying the Examen:
At one point, I was regularly practicing the Examen at the end of each...
Expressing Gratitude Through the Examen
“I think Ignatian Spirituality is so much about gratitude and thanksgiving,” Father Mathie explains. “Everything we have, every gift and talent, we clearly...
A Mom’s Examen (aka “The Burnt Cookie Examen”)
St. Ignatius taught the valuable spiritual practice of praying the Examen daily. When I sit down at the end of the day for my...
The Truth of My Life
In my daily Examen, I often ask God to simply show me “the truth of my life.” I hope to be able to see...
Daily Examen for Parents
There are stretches of days and sometimes weeks when the boys delight us with their growth and learning and affection and wonder at the...
Reimagining the Ignatian Examen Flip Book: Choose Life
A passage from the book of Deuteronomy provides the jumping off point for Reimagining the Ignatian Examen: Choose Life. This is part of the...
Reimagining the Ignatian Examen Flip Book: Praise, Reverence, Service
The First Principle and Foundation is the inspiration for Reimagining the Ignatian Examen: Praise, Reverence, Service. This latest in our series of Examen flip...
Reimagining the Ignatian Examen Flip Book: Gratitude
St. Ignatius believed that gratitude was among the highest of virtues. This week, pray with a special Examen that invites you to dwell in...