What is the Daily Examen of Saint Ignatius of Loyola?
The Daily Examen is a five-step prayerful review of one's day formulated by Saint Ignatius of Loyola to recognize God's presence and movements in daily life: 1) Give thanks: recall God's blessings and gifts received today; 2) Ask for light: pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal truth without self-deception; 3) Review the day: examine thoughts, words, actions, and reactions hour by hour; 4) Ask for forgiveness: express sorrow for where you fell short or sinned; and 5) Resolve for tomorrow: ask for grace to grow in virtue and live more faithfully tomorrow.
Sources
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 2713
- Lamentations 3:40
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