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:

  1. Become aware of God’s presence.

  2. Review the day with gratitude.

  3. Pay attention to your emotions.

  4. Choose one feature of the day and pray from it.

  5. 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.

Versions of the Examen

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 guide you through the prayer. Each one is unique and led by people experienced at helping others pray.

The videos below were recorded live as part of our Examen Live! series during the pandemic.

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