The Feast of St Ambrose | Saturday 7 December 2024

Welcome to the Saturday Examen.


As this period of prayer begins, take some time to enter into silence and to notice your breathing.

Resting in the presence of God, ask to see the last few days with light and clarity.

Recall what has happened to you in the course of the week. Where were you? What did you do? Perhaps play back over your week, noticing what appears important or noteworthy. Don’t worry if you can’t remember much! Just let whatever rises to the surface come up naturally…

What are one or two things for which you feel grateful and for which you would like to give thanks to God ?

The scripture readings this week have been about peace and about the care and compassion of Jesus. Consider where you have found peace or compassion present in the last few days.

Is there anything you would like to leave behind as this week draws to a close? Anything you wouldn’t like to carry forward?

Let yourself dwell on whatever seems important, eventually bringing that into conversation with Jesus.

Looking ahead, what seems to be important for the days to come? Is there anything you would like to ask for as the new week begins?

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