holding what gives you life
What is the Prayer of Examen? 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. It was developed by Ignatius of Loyola and is an integral piece of Ignatian Spirituality. There are 3-5 movements, depending on the source you are using. I encourage to do what feels comfortable for you. peace, cindy
Prayer of Examen
Prayer of Examen
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.
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.
++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 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
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 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