Ignatian examen
E453564
Christian prayer practice
Ignatian spirituality practice
form of examen of conscience
spiritual exercise
The Ignatian examen is a reflective prayer practice from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola in which a person reviews their day to become more aware of God's presence and their interior movements.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Ignatian discernment | 1 |
| Ignatian examen canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ignatian examen Context triple: [Rules for Discernment of Spirits, relatedConcept, Ignatian examen]
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A.
Spiritual Exercises
Spiritual Exercises is a 16th-century collection of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices by Ignatius of Loyola that forms the foundational spiritual guide for Jesuits and many other Christian retreatants.
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B.
Ignatian magis
Ignatian magis is a core Jesuit spiritual principle emphasizing the pursuit of “the greater good” by continually seeking deeper service to God and others through excellence, generosity, and discernment.
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C.
Letters on the Spiritual Life
Letters on the Spiritual Life is a collection of pastoral and ascetical writings by the 19th-century Russian Orthodox bishop and mystic St. Theophan the Recluse, offering practical guidance on prayer, repentance, and inner spiritual growth.
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D.
imitation of Christ
The imitation of Christ is a central Christian spiritual ideal that calls believers to model their lives, virtues, and sufferings on the example of Jesus.
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E.
Rite of Penance
Rite of Penance is the official liturgical book of the Catholic Church that sets out the prayers, rites, and norms for the sacrament of reconciliation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ignatian examen Target entity description: The Ignatian examen is a reflective prayer practice from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola in which a person reviews their day to become more aware of God's presence and their interior movements.
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A.
Spiritual Exercises
Spiritual Exercises is a 16th-century collection of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices by Ignatius of Loyola that forms the foundational spiritual guide for Jesuits and many other Christian retreatants.
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B.
Ignatian magis
Ignatian magis is a core Jesuit spiritual principle emphasizing the pursuit of “the greater good” by continually seeking deeper service to God and others through excellence, generosity, and discernment.
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C.
Letters on the Spiritual Life
Letters on the Spiritual Life is a collection of pastoral and ascetical writings by the 19th-century Russian Orthodox bishop and mystic St. Theophan the Recluse, offering practical guidance on prayer, repentance, and inner spiritual growth.
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D.
imitation of Christ
The imitation of Christ is a central Christian spiritual ideal that calls believers to model their lives, virtues, and sufferings on the example of Jesus.
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E.
Rite of Penance
Rite of Penance is the official liturgical book of the Catholic Church that sets out the prayers, rites, and norms for the sacrament of reconciliation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian prayer practice
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Ignatian spirituality practice ⓘ form of examen of conscience ⓘ spiritual exercise ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
daily examen
ⓘ
examen of consciousness ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Jesuits
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linked to:
Society of Jesus
Society of Jesus ⓘ |
| componentOf |
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
ⓘ
linked to:
Spiritual Exercises
|
| developedInContextOf |
Catholic Reformation
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linked to:
Counter-Reformation
|
| emphasizes |
conversion of heart
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discernment of God’s action ⓘ feelings and affective responses ⓘ gratitude ⓘ hope for the future ⓘ review of the day ⓘ |
| encourages |
discernment in daily life
ⓘ
habitual reflection ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
consolation
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desolation ⓘ interior movements ⓘ |
| hasFounder | Ignatius of Loyola ⓘ |
| hasOrigin |
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
ⓘ
linked to:
Spiritual Exercises
|
| hasStep |
expression of sorrow
ⓘ
placing oneself in God’s presence ⓘ prayer for light ⓘ resolution for the future ⓘ review of the day ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 16th century ⓘ |
| influencedBy | medieval examen of conscience ⓘ |
| influences |
contemporary spiritual direction
ⓘ
pastoral ministry approaches ⓘ retreat practices ⓘ |
| languageOfOrigin | Spanish ⓘ |
| methodology |
prayerful review of experience
ⓘ
structured reflection ⓘ |
| primaryPurpose |
awareness of God’s presence
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discernment of spirits ⓘ growth in gratitude ⓘ moral and spiritual reflection ⓘ review of daily life ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Christianity
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Roman Catholicism ⓘ |
| textualSource |
Spiritual Exercises, Annotation and Additions
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linked to:
Spiritual Exercises
|
| typicalDuration | 10–15 minutes ⓘ |
| typicalFrequency |
daily
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twice daily ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Jesuit communities
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lay Christians ⓘ religious congregations ⓘ |
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