St. Ignatius Loyola taught his followers that the most important moment of their day was the time set aside to pray the daily Examen. He firmly believed these few moments spent with God affect every other moment of our day and enable us to recognize God in our daily living. To help in our understanding of this 500-year-old practice, we’ve gathered a panel of experts in Ignatian spirituality for a webinar exploring the riches of the daily Examen. Our panelists are:
- Fr. Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ
- Jim Manney
- Paul Mitchell
- Becky Eldredge
Exploring the Examen
A Webinar with Ignatian Friends
September 12, 2023
About Our Panelists
Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, has served as novice director, spiritual director, and high school campus minister. He has authored many popular books on prayer and spirituality, including Reimagining the Ignatian Examen. He lives in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he serves as pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Church and School.
Jim Manney is the author of highly praised popular books on Ignatian spirituality, including A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer (about the Examen). The founding editor of the dotMagis blog, he and his wife live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Paul Mitchell cares full-time for his young sons and writes in the service of lay formation. He taught in Uganda, Chicago, Boston, and Egypt, and studied theology at the University of Notre Dame and the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. He is the author of The Examen Book.
Becky Eldredge is an Ignatian-trained spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and writer who helps others create space to connect faith and everyday life. She is the author of Busy Lives & Restless Souls. She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with her husband and three children.