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A TIME TO REFLECT ON YOUR DAY

IN GOD’S PRESENCE.

The Examen

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Take a moment to quiet yourself in the Lord’s presence.

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Invite the Lord to bring to mind things from the day that He would like you to notice.

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What am I most thankful for today?

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What am I least thankful for today?

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When did I

give and receive love

in my relationship

with God today?

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When did I

withhold or reject love in my relationship

with God today?

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When did I

give and receive love

in my relationships with others today?

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When did I

withhold or reject love in my relationship

with others today?

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When did God

feel near today?

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When did God

feel far away today?

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When did I

accept the invitation

to trust God today?

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When did I

not trust God today?

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When did I feel free

to follow Jesus today?

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When did I feel pressure today?

Was it external or internal pressure?

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When was I

filled with hope today?

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When did I despair or feel hopeless today?

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When was I led by delight and joy today?

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When was I led by

duty and fear today?

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Take a moment to rest in the Lord’s presence.

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Do you feel led to respond in any way?

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Conclude by noting anything that you want to carry with you as you prepare for tomorrow.

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Thanks to Our Lady of the Lake Church in Holland, MI and the examen they shared at their 2014 retreat.

https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/