Prayer of Examen
The Prayer of Examen is a prayer form developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556) as part of his work on “spiritual exercises.” It is often a prayer at the end of the day but may be used any time. It is a way of reviewing life with God with the intent of examining our need for forgiveness and healing, reconciliation and recommitment.
For this prayer...
Thank God for the gifts of life and the blessings of democracy.
Ask God to allow you to reflect with an open heart and mind on your political decisions and affiliations as you have lived them and in light of God’s will.
Spend time reflecting on the events, interactions, and emotions related to election season.
Ask for insight into the ways your responses during election season have been good, life giving, or healing.
Ask for insight into the ways your responses during election season may have been insensitive, unloving or damaging to others, creation, or self.
Pray for forgiveness, healing, reconciliation, and release.
Offer God election day. Ask God to be present in your thoughts, actions, and relationships as you vote and live more fully alive to the presence of Christ.
For this prayer...
Thank God for the gifts of life and the blessings of democracy.
Ask God to allow you to reflect with an open heart and mind on your political decisions and affiliations as you have lived them and in light of God’s will.
Spend time reflecting on the events, interactions, and emotions related to election season.
Ask for insight into the ways your responses during election season have been good, life giving, or healing.
Ask for insight into the ways your responses during election season may have been insensitive, unloving or damaging to others, creation, or self.
Pray for forgiveness, healing, reconciliation, and release.
Offer God election day. Ask God to be present in your thoughts, actions, and relationships as you vote and live more fully alive to the presence of Christ.