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Examenroman

The Ignatian Examen

A five-step daily prayer of awareness from the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola.

Estimated

3 min

5 steps

  1. 1

    1. Gratitude

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    Recall the gifts of the day. Thank God for them.

  2. 2

    2. Petition

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    Ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten your review.

  3. 3

    3. Review

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    Walk through the day hour by hour. Where did you encounter God?

  4. 4

    4. Forgiveness

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    Repent of what you have failed; ask the Lord's mercy.

  5. 5

    5. Renewal

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    Resolve to live tomorrow more fully alive to God.