Examen Prayer: Monday, May 12, 2008

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Today's Examen will be read by Ian Gaston

1. In a few moments, we will begin the examen prayer of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Will the people in the hallways please stop. I will give you some time to prepare for today’s prayer. (PAUSE THIRTY SECONDS)

2. Relax. Close your eyes. Put your head on your desk. Pay attention to your breathing. (PAUSE FIVE SECONDS)

3. Speak these words to God in your heart: “God, you know my needs better than I know them. Help me to review my day today.” (PAUSE FIVE SECONDS)

4. Review your day today from when you got up this morning until now. Ask God to help you to see the blessings of this day.” Give God thanks for one blessing of today. (PAUSE TWENTY SECONDS)

5. Ask God to help you see your failings and shortcomings today. Ask God for help overcoming the failings in your life. (PAUSE TWENTY SECONDS)

6. God has called us all out of darkness into the light only He can give. May God bless our day. (PAUSE)

7. Saint Ignatius pray for us. (PAUSE)