The Ignatian Examen
Finding God in Daily Life
Take a deep breath, remember that you are in the presence of God, and spend a few minutes prayerfully reviewing your day.
The Examen
Here is the Ignatian Examen as it appears in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola:
Become aware of God’s presence.
Review the day with gratitude.
Pay attention to your emotions.
Choose one feature of the day and pray from it.
Look toward tomorrow.
But there are many versions of this prayer, adapted for different circumstances and experiences. There is no set form of the prayer, only guidelines for you as you share your day, thoughts, and feelings with God.
Guided Examen Prayer Experiences
If you looking to pray the Examen in a new way, or learning to pray it for the first time, these 15-20 minute videos and audios guide you through the prayer. Each one is unique and led by people experienced at helping others pray.
Oct 29, 2024
LISTEN: Examen the Way Forward: A Prayerful Conversation with God About the Election
The 2024 national election calls us to civic engagement, animating our faith through our votes. St. Ignatius reminds us to be contemplatives in action; participants in our ever-changing world. Spend some time in prayer about the upcoming election, using this guided Examen, led by Elise Gower. May this communal prayer join us across the aisle, amidst difference, and in a collective commitment to change. (Examen prayer begins at 6:07)
The videos below were recorded live as part of our Examen Live! series during the pandemic.
