Reimagining the Examen 2.0

"Reimagining the Examen" provides a unique prayer experience designed to meet your individual needs and current state of being. Drawing inspiration from St. Ignatius's 500-year-old prayer, each Examen guides you through a thought-provoking reflection on your day, helping you to invite God into the minutiae of your life. Whether you choose an Examen that resonates with your current mood or follow the scheduled reflection for the day, this app facilitates a personalized journey of spiritual introspection.

Developed by Loyola Press and inspired by Mark Thibodeaux, SJ's acclaimed book "Reimagining the Ignatian Examen," this app offers flexible and adaptable versions of the Examen prayer. By engaging with the app today, you open yourself up to experiencing grace, gratitude, and insight as integral aspects of your daily life.

What is the Examen?

The Examen was created by St. Ignatius of Loyola as a brief prayer that can be recited at any time. It serves as a means to reflect on our recent past, seeking to identify God's presence and blessings in our daily lives. According to Ignatius, the Examen should be regarded as the most significant moment of our day, as it has the potential to shape all subsequent moments.

How Do I Pray the Examen?

This app provides guidance in performing the Examen through five straightforward steps:

1. Embrace and appreciate the moments that went well and the gifts you have received today.
2. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in reviewing your day.
3. Reflect on the events and encounters of your day.
4. Acknowledge any mistakes or failures and offer repentance.
5. Resolve, in tangible ways, to live tomorrow with greater purpose and integrity.