The Feast of Saint John of the Cross | Saturday 14 December 2024

Welcome to the Saturday Examen.


As you approach the Lord in prayer today, you might like to light a candle, so if you would like to safely do this, pause the prayer now.

As you recall the past week, notice where you experienced light, either physically or spiritually.

Give thanks for these times.

Now recall any experiences of physical or spiritual shadows or darkness. How did these feel?

Offer these moments to Jesus, the Light of the World, asking him to illuminate these dark moments.

Now, a selection of scriptures will be read, one from each day in the past week, as a reminder of the prayer times.

Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her.

Comfort, O comfort my people,
 says your God.

‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest’.

‘Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, proclaiming,
‘Now have come the salvation and the power
 and the kingdom of our God
 and the authority of his Messiah.’

Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.’

Which of these readings do you feel bring most light to you today?

Spend time with the Lord now, with these words, resting in his presence and his light.

As you come to the end of this time, focus on your week ahead. Picture Jesus as light, going ahead of you, illuminating your path.

O Wisdom
Lord and Ruler
Root of Jesse
Key of David
Rising Sun
King of the Nations
Emmanuel
Come, Lord Jesus.