The Examen is deeply valued by St. Ignatius himself.
He emphasized its importance so strongly that he advised, even if no other prayer is said, one should pray the Examen at least once a day—either in the middle of the day or at the end of the day before sleeping
In the Ignatian Examen,
we are invited to reflect on the events and experiences of our day
(or week) to recognize how God moves, lovingly communicates, and relates with us in every moment.
This prayer is a powerful tool for deepening our awareness of God's presence, as St. Ignatius teaches that God can be found in all things.
End of the Week
Ignatian Examen
“CHOICES”
End of the Week
Ignatian Examen
“CHOICES”
Let's begin our End of the Week Examen
by making the sign of our faith:
In the name of the Father
And of the Son
And of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
I know that God is with Me.
As I begin my prayer,
I imagine God, looking at me with much love and understanding.
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Pause for 15 Seconds
I give Thanks.
I take a moment to remember the things
I am most grateful for this week.
Lord, thank you for…
Pause for 30 Seconds
I review the Week.
I try to recall the events
and experiences of the past week.
I think of a word or two that will describe the week and share it with God.
Lord, this week is…
Pause for 30 Seconds
I think about My Choices.
I think about my choices this week.
I ask myself:
Did I make good choices this week?
Did I sin? Did I ask for God’s forgiveness?
Lord I am sorry for…
Pause for 30 Seconds
I look Ahead.
Finally, I tell the Lord my hopes,
and desires for the coming days.
Lord, I pray for…
Pause for 30 Seconds
I close my prayer with the Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.