This daily Advent experience is based on an ancient contemplative practice called the Prayer of Examen. The prayer is typically credited to St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), who encouraged fellow followers to engage in the practice for developing a deeper level of spiritual sensitivity and for recognizing and receiving the assistance of the Holy Spirit. At the heart of the practice is increasingly becoming aware of God’s presence and the Holy Spirit’s movement throughout your day.
As you engage the questions and scriptures here, may you increasingly become aware of God’s closeness and generosity, and may you begin to see life’s ordinary moments as opportunities to follow God more closely and obey him more faithfully.