My group of 8 youth leaders are doing an on-line group practice for Lent. It is based on one of the steps of "Examen," a process for discernment developed by Ignatius in the 1500's.
What you need: a journal. 5 minutes a day to write down 2 moments you remember.
Write down a moment you felt God's presence that day (Consolation) and a moment you felt in need of God (Desolation).
"Examen" is based on one of the steps to a way of learning discernment and prayer developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola. He called them the "Spiritual Exercises" meant to give people a profound sense of God in their life and renewed a calling for service. He wrote the text over 19 years after many people had sought his guidance in this method. They were first published in Latin in 1548. We will publish ours in English.
A Prayer to Get Us Started:
"A Daily Check-In"
Jesus, you have been present with me in my life today--Be Near, now. Let us look together at my day. Let me see through your loving eyes...When did I listen to your voice today? When did I resist listening to you today?
Jesus, everything is a gift from you. I give thanks and praise for the gifts of this day...I ask your healing in...I ask your forgiveness and mercy for...
Jesus, continue to be present with me in my life each day.
(Taken from The Spiritual Exercises Reclaimed, (148) ed. Dyckman, Garvin, Liebert.)
Each week, share what your prayers are for with us.
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