The Examen is an exercise in prayer created and taught by St. Ignatius. It is recommended that this prayer become a habit done at the end of the Day and is a foundational practice and prayer of all Jesuit Priests. Much more can be discovered about it but below is a simple outline to follow. […]
Micah 3:5-12 Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who lead my people astray,who cry “Peace”when they have something to eat,but declare war against those who put nothing into their mouths.Therefore it shall be night to you, without vision,and darkness to you, without revelation.The sun shall go down upon the prophets,and the day shall be
Psalm 90 90 Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.2 Before the mountains were bornOr You gave birth to the earth and the world,Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. 3 You turn mortals back into dustAnd say, “Return, you sons of mankind.”4 For a thousand years in Your sightAre like yesterday when it passes
Matthew 21:23-32 Everyone loves being right. It’s hard for all of us to admit we were wrong especially when there is a lot at stake. 23 When He entered the temple area, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to Him while He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing
Psalm 25:1-9 1To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 2.O my God, in You I trust, Do not let me be ashamed Do not let my enemies exult over me. 3Ineed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed; Those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed. 4Make me know
Proverbs 3:1-6 My child, do not forget my teaching,but let your heart keep my commandments; 2For length of days and years of lifeAnd peace they will add to you. 3Do not let kindness and truth leave you;Bind them around your neck,4Write them on the tablet of your heart.So you will find favor and a good
Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who held a wedding feast for his son. 3 And he sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding feast, and they were unwilling to come. 4 Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell
Psalm 73 God certainly is good to Israel,To those who are pure in heart! 2 But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling,My steps had almost slipped. 3 For I was envious of the arrogant As I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no pains in their death, And their belly is
Psalm 133 1 Oh, how good and pleasant it is, *when brethren live together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil upon the head *that runs down upon the beard, 3 Upon the beard of Aaron, *and runs down upon the collar of his robe. 4 It is like the dew of Hermon *that
Genesis 45:1-15 Then Joseph could not control himself in front of everyone standing before him, and he shouted, “Have everyone leave me!” So there was no one with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. 2 Then he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard about it.
