The Examen is a 500-year-old prayer practice from Ignatius of Loyola. It's simple: at the end of each day, look back and notice where God showed up — and where you missed it.
14 Days
Duration
5–10 min/evening
Practice
Guided reflection
Style
Ignatius of Loyola called the Examen the most important prayer practice a person could have. The idea is straightforward: before you go to sleep, review your day. Where did you feel most alive? Where did you feel most drained? Where was God present — even if you didn't notice at the time?
This 14-day journey walks you through the Examen step by step, adding depth each day. By the end, you'll have a nightly practice that takes five minutes and changes how you see everything else. Each evening, Zoe walks you through the reflection and helps you notice patterns you might miss on your own.
The 14 Days
“Review your day. What's one moment you felt most alive today? What's one moment you felt most drained?”
“Walk through your day hour by hour. Where did you feel closest to God? Where did you feel furthest away?”
“What's one thing today that you're grateful for that you almost missed? Thank God for it specifically.”
“Where today did you conform to a pattern around you instead of following what you know is true?”
“Name something true, noble, right, pure, lovely, or admirable from your day. Let your mind rest there.”
“Did you act justly today? Love mercy? Walk humbly? Which one came easiest? Which was hardest?”
“Where are you carrying weight that isn't yours to carry? Name it. Lay it down — just for tonight.”
“When did you feel peace today? When did you feel anxiety? What was different about those two moments?”
“Where did you lean on your own understanding today? Where did you actually trust God?”
“Three things: one joy, one prayer, one thanks from today. Name them out loud.”
“What good gift came from above today? Sometimes the best ones are the ones we didn't notice at the time.”
“How did you spend your time today? Where did time feel wasted? Where did it feel full?”
“What temporary thing consumed your attention today? What eternal thing did you almost overlook?”
“Review not just today, but the past two weeks. What has God been doing in you? What pattern do you see?”
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