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DPD1 – Living the Examen Prayer – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

Father Timothy Gallagher introduces the Ignatian Examen prayer, a 10-15 minute daily reflection designed to help individuals recognize God's presence and action in their everyday lives. He explains how this practice, rooted in discernment of spirits, allows one to review spiritual experiences, identify moments of consolation or desolation, and plan for more faithful responses. Through compelling stories of saints like St. Therese, Brother Lawrence, and Blessed Pierre Favre, the episode illustrates how the Examen fosters a deeper relationship with Jesus and transforms ordinary moments into profound spiritual encounters, making one a "contemplative in action."

Dec 17, 2020•28 min

DPD2 – Ignatian Wisdom of the Examen Prayer – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

Father Timothy Gallagher discusses the Ignatian Examen Prayer, emphasizing its role as a relational dialogue with God, not just introspection. He elaborates on gratitude, the crucial first step, explaining how focusing on God's ceaseless gifts transforms one's spiritual perspective and deepens love for Him. Drawing from St. Ignatius' own conversion and an impactful personal anecdote, the episode illustrates how daily acknowledgment of God's presence, even in small events, fosters a profound and clear-sighted faith.

Dec 17, 2020•29 min

DPD3 – Steps to a Deeper Prayer Life – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor discuss the Examen Prayer, emphasizing its power to open spiritual eyes to God's love. They detail the first step, gratitude, through a practical example of "Jean" reflecting on her day's blessings, from supportive conversations to spiritual insights. The second step, petition, is introduced as asking for God's grace to understand daily spiritual realities, highlighting that prayer is primarily a gift from God, contrasting it with self-reliant moral improvement efforts.

Dec 17, 2020•28 min

DPD4 – Reflecting on the Day with God – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor explore the profound impact of the Examen prayer, particularly its third step, 'review,' on deepening one's relationship with God. They explain how this practice cultivates an awareness of God’s presence and helps identify spiritual consolation and desolation, as described by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Through personal anecdotes and historical examples, they illustrate how daily review fosters greater discernment, resilience against temptation, and significant spiritual growth.

Dec 17, 2020•28 min

DPD5 – Journeying with the Examen Prayer – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

Journeying with the Examen Prayer – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor discuss the third step of the Examen prayer, which is the review of one’s day. Fr. Gallagher explains that the term “examen” comes from the Spanish word for examination, and he refers to this step as “review.” This involves looking back over the day to see where God was present and where the enemy tried to lead one astray. The goal is to develo...

Dec 17, 2020•28 min

DPD6 – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher

Episode 6 The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Ignatian Wisdom of the Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher. Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the fourth step – FORGIVENESS. Then we approach the fifth step – RENEWAL – which is how we move forward after our encounter with God in our prayer. As outlined from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola (translated from the autograph by Fr. E. Mullan, S.J. 1909 in the public domain) METHOD FOR MAKING THE GENERAL EXAMEN It contains in it fi...

Dec 17, 2020•28 min

DPD8 – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher

Episode 8 The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Ignatian Wisdom of the Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher. Fr. Gallagher, in this concluding episode, reviews the different dimensions of the Examen prayer and applications for our lives. As outlined from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola (translated from the autograph by Fr. E. Mullan, S.J. 1909 in the public domain) METHOD FOR MAKING THE GENERAL EXAMEN It contains in it five Points. First Point. The first Point is to give tha...

Dec 17, 2020•26 min

DPD7 – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher

Episode 7 The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Ignatian Wisdom of the Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher. Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the fifth step – RENEWAL – which is how we move forward after our encounter with God in our prayer. As outlined from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola (translated from the autograph by Fr. E. Mullan, S.J. 1909 in the public domain) METHOD FOR MAKING THE GENERAL EXAMEN It contains in it five Points. First Point. The first Point is to gi...

Mar 17, 2020•29 min

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