How to Pray the Examen
1. Place yourself in God’s presence. Give thanks for God’s great love for you.
2. Pray for the grace to understand how God is acting in your life.
3. Review your day — recall specific moments and your feelings at the time.
4. Reflect on what you did, said, or thought in those instances. Were you drawing closer to God, or further away?
5. Look toward tomorrow — think of how you might collaborate more effectively with God’s plan. Be specific, and conclude with the “Our Father.”
Different Needs, Different Examens
An Everyday Examen
No matter what kind of day you're having, you'll find God in it with this Examen.
An Examen for Racism
Examine how your actions and privileges harm our Black brothers & sisters.
An Examen for White Allies
Discern how you can recognize your privilege and advocate for racial justice.
An Ecological Examen
Discern opportunities in your day to embrace ecological justice.
A Daily Examen Podcast
Listen in as Fr. James Martin, SJ, guides you through the daily Examen.
An Examen for Civic Life
Reflect on the interrelationship between Gospel values and political engagement.
An Examen for Refugees
Recommitment to accompanying, serving and advocating for refugees.
An Examen During Covid-19
Take time to reflect during a period of uncertainty and rapid change.
Additional Examen Resources
Examen Live! An Initiative of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality
Find more episodes of Examen Live! from the Office of Ignatian Spirituality.