This little gem of a book was written by the priest, modern-day Ignatian scholar, and spiritual director, Fr Timothy Gallagher. A contemporary yet faithful interpretation of the traditional method of examination of conscience proposed by St Ignatius, this book allows those in the twenty-first century to access the timeless wisdom of one of the Church’s most beloved saints without difficultly.
For those who feel that their current practice of examination of conscience is missing something, or for those who have yet to learn how to practice a daily examination of conscience, this book is definitely for you. Going above and beyond a strict policy of rule-following while simultaneously not neglecting the commandments of God, the method presented in this book teaches a Spirit- filled way to discover one’s faults with the help of God’s grace while abiding in His loving Presence. However, our examen not does not end there, as we also learn to organically incorporate the practice of gratitude for gifts received from the Lord throughout the day into our examen as well.
Simple yet profound, this method of examen is like a balm for the weary soul at day’s end. And having employed the method found in this book for years after having learned it, it comes highly recommended by yours truly.