An Easy Way to Do a Daily Examen

He recommends taking a few minutes in the middle of your day to write down five things to thank God for, five ways you’ve failed him, and five things coming up where you could use God’s help.

This “three-by-five Examen prayer” will help you know yourself better and give you direction in doing God’s will.

If it helps, you can even write the fifteen things down on a three-by-five inch index card.

If you’ve been watching the CFR’s videos on Ascension Presents regularly, you’ve probably noticed how they’re popularized the phrase, “Somos peregrinos. Poco a poco, vamos a llegar” (We are pilgrims. Little by little, we will arrive.)

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[eileen]

1. I'm grateful for Fr. Mark Mary and Ascension Presents...😄

[deborahwilson]

A simple method for a simple lifestyle. I learned a different method from my local diocesan newspaper using the acronym GRACE for the nightly examen. G=Gratitude. I had already been logging 3 things for which to be thankful (grateful) each night on a steno pad. R=Reflection. Reminds me of how God looked over all He had created at the end of each day's creation. We are created in His image. Reflect on what we have done well or poorly. A=Action Plan. The daily calendar/the to-do list for the next day becomes part of prayer. C=Contrition/Act of Contrition followed by E=Exultation. The night is ended praising God which effects how we rise in the morning. It also naturally fits before Compline.

[emberflash]

Loved the quote at the end! “Little by little we’re gonna make it!”

[wreloise]

3x5...1/5. Thankful...
2/5. Forgiveness
3/5. Help
= 15. ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[thomasquinn]

So simple and yet direct and powerful. Little by little!

[emilymatienzo]

Thank you, Father! I am a 35 year old single woman, and a cradle Catholic. For the past two years, I have been praying for an Examen guide just like yours. God bless you.

[Teamfra]

Awesome! Thank you!! How cool would it be if everyone had a 3x5 card check in mid-day?! I’m getting mine!
Prayers and blessings for all you do!

[giovannipagliari]

Awesome! Thanks Brother Mark-Mary! God bless!

[alexispetrosino]

Thank you Father Mark Mary for all that you do! It was so amazing getting to meet you at SEEK!!!!

[patriciaevans]

I miss my 4 sons this year You remind me of my naughty but blessed good sons You make me laugh and help me spiritually so much even though I am 72 thank you God bless Pat England

[michaelmcevoy]

Great video Thank you GOD BLESS 🕇 😆 ❤ 🌹

[KC-cxev]

Short, Sweet & Easy - Simple way to do Examen - Thanks

[musicgeekish]

Perfect! I have taken to examining my day at evening prayers but what a great way to do a midday check to stay on track. I love it!

[itsjustme]

This really helped me. Thank you so much.

[nataliabenoit]

Amazing amazing amazing love this way to pray thank you father mark

[themissionarychrist]

This is awesome!!! The examin is really cool:)

[mkrajaci]

Great and practical tip. Thank you fr.

[luciadeloach]

I love this!!! Thank you so much for sharing!! This is something I can definitely implement into y walk with Christ to grow in faithfulness and fidelity to Him. 💕

[eileenwilkerson]

Love this little jewel, a great help. Thank you and God bless.

[tokillthedragon]

I'm thankful that you talk fast, Fr. Mark-Mary. Usually I have videos at 1.5x speed but I didn't even notice this video wasn't at that speed, so thank you.