People had to discern John the Baptist's message. Was he the messiah? What were the signs they saw? Discernment includes many signs, consolation and desolation, and movements from the spirits that prepare the way to a choice.

God illumines a light into the world through the Annunciation. Mary’s yes comes in a place of freedom, hope, and not clinging. Ignatius gives us several exercises for making decisions with this kind of freedom.

Discerning Advent is a four-week Advent series examining Ignatian discernment and decision-making in the light of the Mystery of the Incarnation. Incarnation occurs all the time, even in our decisions. We are in a whirl of confusion and feel like we’re in darkness. Advent is a time of sitting with those raw feelings and emotions because discernment begins with observation.

The human experience includes pain, discomfort, and negative emotions and thoughts. How do we deal with these uninvited guests? This meditation invites us to reframe these guests as visitors we welcome.

The human experience includes pain, discomfort, and negative emotions and thoughts. How do we deal with these uninvited guests? This meditation invites us to reframe these guests as visitors we welcome.

St. Ignatius believed that our memory was a gift from God. This meditation invites you to explore and relive a specific moment within a significant memory. This is a way to begin to engage your imagination through your own story.

This is a version of the Morning Examen without music. It is to be prayed in the morning, assessing your desires, feelings, and possible challenges as you face a new day.

A 7-minute audio Examen similar to the Evening Examen but without music. Thanks to Vanessa VLOKE from Singapore who voiced this Examen.

This version of the Examen is to be prayed in the morning, assessing your desires, feelings, and possible challenges as you face a new day.

To be prayed at the close of the day, this Examen gives you the chance to reflect on how God was at your side during the day.