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:
Above the Clouds from Enchanted Wind by Suzanne Teng. Used under a Creative Commons license from Magnatune. http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/teng-enchanted?song=1

Examen Prayer V

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

DRAKENSBERG

Drakensberg

Sadness Madness

Linked To The Wind

Music 

'Angels we have heard on high', by Simon Wester and Annika Blomfeldt © Simon Wester (used with permission)

'Luna', by Tony Anderson, from the album 'Luna'. © Musicbed. Used with a license.

Luna

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Session 2: How can this be?

Que Se Vaya

El Perro Celular

Háganse a un Lado Cabrones

Se Acabó el 24

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