Prayer: The Prayer of Examen
Teaching on Prayer from Ignatius of Loyola: The Prayer of Examen
This is a spiritual discipline on examen and self-examination, drawing on Psalm 139:23-24, Lamentations 3:40 and 2 Corinthians 13:5.
Ignatius of Loyola developed the Examen as a daily prayer practice for reviewing the day in God's presence. He considered it the most important prayer practice, even more essential than meditation on Scripture. The Examen has five steps: (1) Place yourself in God's presence and give thanks; (2) Ask for the grace to see clearly; (3) Review the day hour by hour; (4) Face what troubles you and ask forgiveness; (5) Look forward to tomorrow with hope.…
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