The Examen, developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola, is a method of reviewing your day in the presence of God. It involves reflecting on where you have felt God's presence and where you have turned away from it.

This prayer can be done at any time but is often practiced at the end of the day.

Keep a journal to note any patterns or insights that emerge over time.

1. Become Aware of God’s Presence: Invite the Holy Spirit to help you look at your day with spiritual insight.

2. Review the Day with Gratitude: Reflect on the day with thankfulness. Notice the good things and the blessings.

3. Ask the question: Where did I feel the furthest from God today? Filter back through your day again, this time noticing at which point you felt the furthest from God. And as it comes up, what about that moment made you feel far from God?

4. Ask the question: Where did I feel the nearest to God today? Once more, filter back through your day, this time noticing at which point you felt the closest to God. And as it comes up, what about that moment made you feel near to God?

5. Look Toward Tomorrow: Think about how you can live more fully in God’s presence tomorrow. Ask for God’s help and guidance.