Prayer
of
Examen

The Examen is a form of prayer practiced by many people, but it was made famous through the Society of Jesus who are also called the Jesuits. This method of prayer was developed by Ignatius of Loyola and is an integral part of Ignatian Spirituality. There are 3-5 movements, depending on the source you are using. I encourage to do what feels comfortable for you.

From Ignatian Spirituality.Com LINK
Movement 1. Become aware of God’s presence.
Movement 2. Review the day with gratitude.
Movement 3. Pay attention to your emotions.
Movement 4. Choose one feature of the day and pray from it.
Movement 5. Look toward tomorrow.

From Sleeping with Bread: Holding What Gives You Life (page 30) by Matthew, Dennis, & Sheila Fabricant Linn LINK

• Movement 1: Ask God to bring to your mind the moment in your day (or week, etc.)for which you are most grateful ... When were you most able to give and receive love? Breathe in gratitude and receive life once again as your remember that moment ...
  
• Movement 2: Ask God to bring to your mind the moment in your day (or week, etc.) for which your are least grateful ... When were you least able to give and receive love? What made it so difficult? Be with your feelings and don't try to change them. let God's love fill you as you are.
  
• Movement 3: Give thanks for your experience and share your examen with a friend if possible
  

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