Spiritual Discipline: The Examen The Examen, or Examination of Conscience, is a practice originated by St. Ignatius Loyola in the 16th century. The Examen is a practice of calling attention to our own spiritual/emotional state once or twice each day. If practiced regularly, it can be a way of finding peace or joy or God in your daily life. Use the following steps, which are based on the Examen, and write your answers or reflections in the blanks provided. Do this at least 5 days in the coming week. Today’s Date: _____________ Write your answers or reflections below: 1. Sit absolutely still and silent for at least 1 minute. 2. Spend a few minutes thinking back on the events of the last 24 hours, including events and mistakes. 3. Where did I find peace or joy or God in my life? 4. What prevented me from finding peace or joy or God in the last 24 hours? 5. What do I need to keep focused on in order to find peace or joy or God in the next 24 hours? More Examen sheets on the next page ! Today’s Date: _____________ Write your answers or reflections below: 1. Sit absolutely still and silent for at least 1 minute. 2. Spend a few minutes thinking back on the events of the last 24 hours, including events and mistakes. 3. Where did I find peace or joy or God in my life? 4. What prevented me from finding peace or joy or God in the last 24 hours? 5. What do I need to keep focused on in order to find peace or joy or God in the next 24 hours? Today’s Date: _____________ Write your answers or reflections below: 1. Sit absolutely still and silent for at least 1 minute. 2. Spend a few minutes thinking back on the events of the last 24 hours, including events and mistakes. 3. Where did I find peace or joy or God in my life? 4. What prevented me from finding peace or joy or God in the last 24.