tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77527526483167182882012-02-16T07:19:52.749-05:00fishdance wavesWill Humeshttps://profiles.google.com/105269778407215698062noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752752648316718288.post-46570238118464731712012-01-06T07:00:00.000-05:002012-01-06T07:00:13.166-05:00The Daily Examen<br />Ignatius of Loyola developed the Daily Examen as a way to prayerfully reflect on the events of each day. He believed that those who made the Examen a regular part of their lives would be better able to detect God’s presence and discern God's direction for themselves. The Examen has been practiced for centuries in the church.<br /><br />The method shown below is adapted Ignatius' book<b><i> Spiritual Exercises</i></b>. It is a five step process and can be done in as short or long a period of time as one wants to devote to it. Those who journal may also find it helpful to write about their thoughts, prayers and experiences afterwards.<br /><br /><ol><li>Spend a moment or two centering yourself and calming your body and mind. As you do this, try to become aware of God’s presence with you.</li><li>Take a few minutes reviewing the day with an attitude of thankfulness.</li><li>Pay particular attention to your emotions during this review. What brought you joy, sorrow, anxiety, peace, etc. . . </li><li>Choose one event from your day and pray about it. </li><li>Think about your tomorrow, the things you have planned or want to accomplish. Lift up the day to God in prayer and ask that God's Spirit be with you throughout the day.</li></ol><div>The Daily Examen is a simple spiritual exercise that can bring you closer to God and to God's will for your life. I hope you will try it and possibly make it a part of your spiritual practices.</div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7752752648316718288-4657023811846473171?l=fishdancewaves.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Will Humeshttps://profiles.google.com/105269778407215698062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752752648316718288.post-72723156181141610672012-01-05T21:20:00.000-05:002012-01-05T21:20:04.939-05:00A Prayer for Generosity<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><div style="text-align: center;">Eternal Word, only begotten Son of God,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Teach me true generosity.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Teach me to serve you as you deserve.</div><div style="text-align: center;">To give without counting the cost,</div><div style="text-align: center;">To fight heedless of wounds,</div><div style="text-align: center;">To labor without seeking rest,</div><div style="text-align: center;">To sacrifice myself without thought of any reward</div><div style="text-align: center;">Save the knowledge that I have done your will.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Amen. </div></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><div style="text-align: center;">Ignatius of Loyola</div></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7752752648316718288-7272315618114161067?l=fishdancewaves.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Will Humeshttps://profiles.google.com/105269778407215698062noreply@blogger.com0