The Daily Examen Journal

Author : Jerry Windley-Daoust
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1944008578

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The Daily Examen Journal by Jerry Windley-Daoust Pdf

"If we do not know what happens in our heart ... we are like 'animals that understand nothing, ' that move along through instinct (cf. Jude 1:10). But we are not animals, we are children of God, baptized with the gift of the Holy Spirit. For this reason, it is important to understand what has happened each day in my heart." --Pope Francis, encouraging the practice of a daily examen (morning meditation for September 4, 2018) By the end of his life, St. Ignatius of Loyola could say of himself, "Whenever he wished, at whatever hour, he could find God." This sensitivity to God's presence didn't just happen. Instead, it was the fruit of his daily practice of prayerfully examining his thoughts, feelings, words, and actions under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Fortunately for the rest of us, St. Ignatius taught this method of prayer to the members of the religious order he founded, the Society of Jesus ("the Jesuits"); he thought it was so important to their spiritual life, he required them to pray it twice a day. Over the centuries, millions of ordinary Christians have made the Ignatian Examen--also known as the Daily Examen--a regular part of their prayer life. Like St. Ignatius and like Pope Francis, they have found it to be a powerful aid to spiritual growth. Now, The Daily Examen Journal: A 30-Day Spiritual Retreat offers a way to practice the Ignatian Examen in a beautiful journal format. The practice of journaling the Examen has its roots with St. Ignatius himself; he kept a treasured notebook of his spiritual insights, and encouraged his Jesuits to keep a simple written record of their spiritual progress from day to day. The Daily Examen Journal includes: - a thorough introduction to the spirit and practice of the Ignatian Examen; - 30 step-by-step guided journal entries; - a different inspirational prayer from the saints or the book of Psalms for each day's entry; - beautiful black-and-white hand-drawn art. The Daily Examen Journal is a helpful aid to anyone who wants a more focused, guided experience of the Daily Examen...and, when it is finished, a written record of his or her spiritual journey.

Author : Mark E. Thibodeaux
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780829442458

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Reimagining the Ignatian Examen by Mark E. Thibodeaux Pdf

Following the example of St. Ignatius, we believe that praying the Examen will lead to a better life. The 500-year-old daily practice of honest self-assessment and reflection is a founding principle of Ignatian spirituality. What we don’t know is if St. Ignatius ever felt like changing it up a bit. Jesuit speaker and author Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, is confident that St. Ignatius wouldn’t mind a little flexibility in his prayer. Join Thibodeaux as he guides you through new and unique versions of the Examen, totally flexible and adaptable to your life. In ten minutes, you can tailor your daily prayer practice to fit your personal and situational needs, further enhancing and deepening your meditation. Reimagining the Ignatian Examen—the only book of its kind—will lead you through a fresh and stimulating reflection on your past day, your present state of being, and your spiritual desires and needs for tomorrow.

Author : Mary Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0999277308

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The Examen Journal by Mary Williams Pdf

Following the format of the Examen prayer developed by St. Ignatius, The Examen Journal is a prayer tool to empower you to reflect on your daily highs and lows as a means of exploring God's presence in your life. Meaningful questions guide your journal entries. Your conversations with God are collected in one place for you keep and pray over. The Examen Journal doesn't require a background in theology, a knowledge of scripture, or even a structured study plan. All you need is an honest heart, the desire to be with God, and a few minutes each day. Inside The Examen Journal, you'll find a brief overview of St. Ignatius, the Examen prayer, and how to use the journal. 366 journal pages will help guide your daily reflections. Throughout the journal, you'll find quotes from St. Ignatius to inspire you on the journey. The Examen Journal can begin at any time as the pages are dated by you and not the calendar year. Using The Examen Journal will help you: deepen your personal relationship with God, discover the specific ways in which God is working in, around, and through you every single day, take notice of specific patterns in your life of the experiences that most and least bring you joy, build the personal insights to help you better able to make life decisions, stop comparing your prayer life to others and focus solely on your own conversations with God, and form a simple and accessible lifelong habit of daily prayer.

Author : Timothy M. Gallagher
Publisher : Crossroad
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0824523679

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The Examen Prayer by Timothy M. Gallagher Pdf

The first book to explain the popular Christian practice of the examen prayer. Fr. Gallagher takes us deeper into the prayer Ignatius of Loyola believed was at the center of the spiritual life, showing how relevant it is today.

Author : Luann Budd
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830823376

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Journal Keeping by Luann Budd Pdf

Luann Budd offers to help you get started journaling, and she introduces you to the power of writing as a spiritual discipline through helpful tips and examples from her own journals.

Author : Jim Manney
Publisher : Messenger Publications
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781788123716

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A Simple Life-Changing Prayer by Jim Manney Pdf

“A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer is a valuable and thoughtful book, and a very practical one, which can be put with confidence into the hands of anyone who wishes to learn to pray the Examen and to find the presence and action of God in their lives.” —Andrea Kelly, Thinking Faith Sometimes we can experience prayer as formal, dry, and repetitious. But what might happen if we discovered a simple prayer that changed all that? In A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer, Jim Manney introduces Christians to a 500-year-old form of prayer that dramatically altered his perception of prayer and the way he prayed. The prayer is the Examen, which St. Ignatius Loyola developed for the purpose of nurturing a reflective habit of mind that is constantly attuned to God’s presence. What makes the prayer so powerful is its capacity to dispel any notion that God is somewhere “up there,” detached from our day-to-day tasks and concerns. Instead, the examen leads us into a relationship with a God who desires to be personally caught up in the lives of those whom he created.

Author : Bryan Chapell
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585582631

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Praying Backwards by Bryan Chapell Pdf

Christians often say, "In Jesus' name" to close their prayers. But is this truly a desire of the heart or a perfunctory "Yours Truly" to God? Bryan Chapell says we should begin our prayers in Jesus' name-we should be Praying Backwards. In this practical and inspiring book, he shows readers that to truly pray in Jesus' name is to reorder one's priorities in prayer-and in life-away from oneself and towards Jesus and his kingdom. It is to pray believing in the power and the goodness of the One who hears, and thus to pray boldly, expectantly, and persistently. Readers seeking to transform their prayer lives will find wonderful direction in Praying Backwards.

Author : Kevin O'Brien
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780829435788

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The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O'Brien Pdf

Updated and Includes a New Preface from the Author Embark on the spiritual ADVENTURE of a lifetime. There's no better guide than St. Ignatius of Loyola for people who want to enliven their faith, discover their purpose, and make better decisions in their life. In this revised edition of The Ignatian Adventure, Kevin O'Brien, SJ, offers a unique way of experiencing the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in daily life. With O'Brien as our navigator, we adventure through 32 weeks of prayer and meditations that draw us into a deeper encounter with God. What sets this book apart from other Ignatian retreats is how O'Brien incorporates the timeless counsel of wisdom figures throughout the ages and personal stories about living the Exercises in everyday life. O'Brien makes it easy to see how these teachings intersect with the real world. The Ignatian Adventure is an ideal resource for spiritual directors. Its user-friendly style also makes it the perfect book for anyone seeking a better understanding of Ignatian spirituality and a richer prayer life.

Author : Saint Ignatius (of Loyola)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Meditations
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CR60145633

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Manresa by Saint Ignatius (of Loyola) Pdf

Author : David L. Fleming
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780829430929

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What Is Ignatian Spirituality? by David L. Fleming Pdf

Its effects are often life changing. But what exactly is it, and why do so many people embrace it? The most influential spiritual movement of the modern age is Ignatian spirituality, an approach to the spiritual life based on the insights of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality teaches an active attentiveness to God joined with a prompt responsiveness to God, who is ever active in people’s lives. In What Is Ignatian Spirituality?,David L. Fleming, SJ, provides an authoritative yet highly accessible summary of the key elements of Ignatian spirituality, among which are contemplative prayer, discernment, and dynamic involvement in service and mission. In twenty concise chapters, Fr. Fleming explains how this centuries-old method of disciplined reflection on God’s work in the world can deepen our spiritual lives today and guide all the decisions we make. Also available in Spanish! ¿Qué es la espiritualidad ignaciana?

Author : Dennis Linn,Sheila Fabricant Linn,Matthew Linn
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809135795

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Sleeping with Bread by Dennis Linn,Sheila Fabricant Linn,Matthew Linn Pdf

The Linns' simplification of the Ignatian examination of conscience is a way to find daily direction, experience emotional and spiritual growth and grow closer to both God and one's inner self.

Author : Jim Manney
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780829438284

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God Finds Us by Jim Manney Pdf

In God Finds Us, author Jim Manney makes the Spiritual Exercises more accessible than ever by revealing his inner monologue of thoughts while he did the Exercises and giving everyday, relevant examples of sin, discernment, and meditating on the love of God. In his previous book, A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer, Manney presented the daily Examen to readers in a way that made them feel empowered to make it a part of their regular prayer life. Now he offers God Finds Us toshare his experiences of making the Spiritual Exercises in a down-to-earth, accessible narrative. Manney includes pertinent biblical examples that help us make the connections between how we pray, view sin, and make appropriate life decisions today.

Author : Mark Thibodeaux, SJ
Publisher : The Word Among Us Press
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781593255794

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Ascending with Ignatius by Mark Thibodeaux, SJ Pdf

Deepen your faith life with this at-home retreat! Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, combines his Louisiana storytelling, his knowledge of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, and his gifts as a spiritual director to create an at-home retreat that is a journey of transformation. Experience God’s presence in a deeper way, and encounter God’s personal love for you as you follow along with this book over thirty days.

Author : Michael E. Gaitley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1596142227

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Consoling the Heart of Jesus by Michael E. Gaitley Pdf

Endorsed by EWTN hosts Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, and Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR, this do-it-yourself retreat combines the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius with the teachings of Sts. Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowlaska, and Louis de Montfort. The author, Br. Michael Gaitley, MIC, has a remarkable gift for inspiring little souls to trust in Jesus, The Divine Mercy. As Danielle Bean, editorial director of Faith & Family magazine, puts it, "The voice of Christ in these pages is one that even this hopelessly distracted wife and mother of eight could hear and respond to." Includes practical helps an in appendices.

Author : William M. Watson,William Watson S J
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-28
Category : Conscience, Examination of
ISBN : 0615667368

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Sacred Story by William M. Watson,William Watson S J Pdf

How and why did St. Ignatius Loyola develop the Examen prayer? What is it supposed to accomplish for those who practice it? Why do people choose to forgo this discipline that has proved to be invaluable and essential to spiritual growth and the discernment of spirits over the centuries? What are the contemporary cultural crises confronting today's would-be Examen practitioners provoking distrust, fear, or dismissive attitudes towards it? How can an Examen faithful to Ignatius original method be modernized to address the mindset of today's Christians? This book in its three parts takes a new approach to answer these questions. It provides a new analysis on how Ignatius' spiritual Examen disciplines were developed, the challenges inherent in practicing them, and a dynamic new reading of the Examen called Sacred Story. This book will give you the spiritual tools you need for a practical, daily prayer discipline that incorporates principles of spiritual discernment.