Prayer

The examen

St Ignatius recommended the Examen, an ancient Christian prayer, to all Jesuit priests and brothers. The prayer aims to allow you to understand how God works in your life through your thoughts, actions, and feelings.

Music:
The music is by Tom McGuinness, SJ, Programme Director at the Ignatian Spirituality Centre in Glasgow.  You can find more about his music here: www.mccrimmons.com/product/182/267

Examen Prayer I

This audio guide gives more information on praying the Examen Prayer.

Introduction to the Examen Prayer

St Ignatius recommended the Examen, an ancient Christian prayer, to all Jesuit priests and brothers. The prayer aims to allow you to understand how God works in your life through your thoughts, actions, and feelings.

Music:
Hear My Prayer, O Lord by Henry Purcell, sung by the Choir of the King's Consort from Essential Purcell also available on The Complete Anthems and Services: 3. Copyright © Hyperion Records. Used with permission. 

Sefauchi's Farewell by Henry Purcell from English Lute Songs, played by Elizabeth Kenny. Copyright © Hyperion Records. Used with permission. 

Examen Prayer II

St Ignatius recommended the Examen, an ancient Christian prayer, to all Jesuit priests and brothers. The prayer aims to allow you to understand how God works in your life through your thoughts, actions, and feelings.

Music:
Interludio: Présence from Inni al Signore by the Comunità di Bose, Italy
Copyright © Edizioni Qiqajon.  Used with permission.

Examen Prayer III

St Ignatius recommended the Examen, an ancient Christian prayer, to all Jesuit priests and brothers. The prayer aims to allow you to understand how God works in your life through your thoughts, actions, and feelings.

Music:
Quietime Prayer: Prayer for Healing by Eric Nordhoff, from Quietime Prayer © 2010 TwoNords Music. Used with Permission.

Examen Prayer IV

Evening, Wednesday, Black Rock City 2014. Led by Paavo and Tony of Above and Beyond, bathing in the lavender sunset, we practiced an hour of yoga with Elena Brower. We gathered, strengthened, listened and received the gift of quiet. We landed at home in our own hearts. This class reminds us that we are never alone, and that no matter where we are, we are on the path, and right at home. 

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Above & Beyond - Robot Heart Yoga - Burning Man 2014

These are the first 12 minutes of "A New Liturgy No 6: The Examen". The entire experience is 30 minutes and can be found at www.anewliturgy.com.

No 6: The Examen - first 12 minutes

A New Liturgy is a project from Aaron Niequist & friends designed to create a moveable, sonic sanctuary.  Each liturgy is a 25 minute journey of music, prayer, scripture, and space that helps open us to The Almighty in any location, season, community, or emotion.