Resources for The Daily Examen

The Daily Examen is a method of prayer that Ignatius of Loyola taught in his Spiritual Exercises. He considered it the most important thing a person could do each day. It takes only a few minutes. A contemporary adaptation of Ignatius' teaching broadens the traditional "Examination of Conscience" (preparation for confession) into the "Examination of Consciousness." As presented by Creighton University theologian Dennis Hamm, S.J., this prayer has five steps: (1) Pray for light to understand and appreciate the past day. (2) Review the day in thanksgiving. (3) Review the feelings in the replay of the day. (4) Choose one of those feelings (positive or negative) and pray from it. (5) Look toward tomorrow.

The Daily Examen

Adapted Examens for:
DAILY:

1. A Better Day Tomorrow - Diana Rischmann
2. Am I Prepared? - Greg Smith
3. The Examen: A Daily Prayer
4. God's Love - Jeff Edwards 
5. God's Presence - Debra Mooney, PhD
6. In the Moment -  Cindy Dulaney 
7. Love in my Life - Joseph Feldhaus 
8. Matthew 25: An Ignatian Examen - Michael Graham, S.J. 
9. My Blessings - Jeff Coleman 
10. My Examen - Heidrun Schmitzer
11. My Thoughts - Melissa Baumann 
12. Renewing My Mind - Megan Martin
13. The People I Have Met - Gary Massa
14. To Become More Loving - Ellen Hurst
15. In Caring for Others - Ashley Henkes
16. A Daily Examen - Kathleen Flanagan
17. An Ignatian Daily Examen - Xavier University Center for Mission and Identity
    
18. Being Present - Mary Kochlefl
19. Insights - Katherine Miefert
20. Daily Examen - Russell Lacey
21. Finding God in All Things - Jesuits
22. Self Reflection - Lifang Wu
23. Learnings - Dr. Kelley Mills
24. Challenges - Dr. Leah Busam Klenowki
25. Emotions - Dr. Morrie Mullins
26. In the Midst of Chaos - Nezam Al-Nsair, PhD, RN
27. Mindful Living- Dr. Thilini Ariyachandra
28. To Whom Much is Given - Samuel Terry

TOPICAL:

1. A Faith that Does Justice- Aaron Meis 
2. For Connectedness - Debbie Van Kuiken
3. For White Allies - Ignatian Solidarity Network
4. Happiness - Lisa Jutte
5. Leaders - John Kucia 
6. Managers - Paul Brian Campbell, S.J.
7. Humanists - Christian Sheehy
8. Nonbelievers - Samantha Devereaux
9. Parents - Greg Carpinello 
10. Teaching and Learning - Niamh J. O'Leary 
11. The End of a Day of Work - Steve Storck 
12. Work (Account-based Marketing Specialist)- Layla Helton
13. End of Work- Greg Christopher
14. Times of Anxiety and Depression - Erin Rousch
15. An Examen of Our Pandemic Year - Rev. Abby King-Kaiser
16. Building Leadership - Justin Link
17. Institutional Connection and History - Debra Mooney, PhD
18. Peace & Justice - Jenny Tighe
19. Illness and Pain - Dr. Miti von Weissenberg
20. Sustainability/ Connection to the Living World/Laudato Si’ – Dr. Debra Mooney

OTHER:

1. A Pilgrimage - Becky Cull
2. For the Week- Wendy Maxian
3. For the Year - Debra Mooney, PhD 
4. Ecology - Joan L. Roccasalvo, C.S.J.
5. Diversity - Debra Mooney and Cheryl Nunez
6. For Committee Teamwork during COVID19 - Debra Mooney, PhD
7. A Presidential Inauguration - Debra Mooney, PhD
8. Preparation for an Ignatian Pilgrimage - Leslie Rasmussen
9. For an Ignatian Pilgrimage - Dr. Max Buot
10. Mid-Semester Examen for RAs - Anderson Reeves, M.Ed. 

Videos: Ignatian Spirituality

• The Daily Examen (4 minutes)
• The Daily Examen - With a Body Consciousness Meditation (17 minutes)

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This handsome, spiral-bound "undated" planner is perfect for faculty, staff, and students alike. Its pages include quotes, illustrations,
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The Examen

The Examen, a prayer of awareness that Ignatius of Loyola taught in his Spiritual Exercises, helps one notice God's presence in our daily lives. This modern adaptation invites reflection upon five points for spiritual thanksgiving, grace, and introspection.

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