Reimagining the Examen

Reimagining the Examen

by Loyola Press

164 ratings
82 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 16, 2016
  • June 24, 2024
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This app provides a guided prayer experience based on St. Ignatius's ancient Examen practice. It helps users reflect on their day, inviting grace, gratitude, and insight through adaptable prayer sessions tailored to their mood or schedule.

Guided daily reflection
Tailored prayer experiences
Based on St. Ignatius's Examen
Adaptable prayer versions
Invites grace and gratitude
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What's New in Reimagining the Examen

2.0

June 24, 2024

A fresh new look and improved functionality!

User reviews

Eminently useful content; slightly less useful after the update.

Before the update (last year?) this was a very favorite prayer app and I recommended it to many people and used it often. It appreciated the elegant simplicity of design & clarity of communication with each page being different steps in examine. I *really* liked that it would randomly select a new examen each time I opened the app. I very much miss that functionality. I love having the contents available to me, but use the app less this year than I did before the update.
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What if

I wondered if it would be helpful in the context of this as to include a mood or feelings tracking chart option.

Turn off the counter

It’s okay but why the counter? It’s like being punished if we miss a day. The exams don’t always apply but I can skip to another.

Liked the old version

It had been awhile since I had used the app and I am not a fan of the new version. The cosmic screen is distracting as well as the word selection. If someone is being so selective put it at the bottom of the screen. It just has seemed to of lost its depth maybe because they are trying to reach too many folks. Offering a new app to target the new users maybe would have been better. I don’t think I’ll continue with it in this new forum. At the minimum I wish you had options to change screens etc.
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Absolutely Fantastic!

This helps me so much prompt what helps discernment. On my own as a new learner it is hard to know what to do. This has great prompts and variety!! Absolutely Fantastic App!! Thank you!

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App freezes and becomes unresponsive

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Music/audio not playing despite settings enabled

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App advances to new examen when phone locks

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Cannot return to previous examen after interruption

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Battery drains rapidly even when closed

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Music plays continuously even after app closes

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Sound control toggle doesn't work properly

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Screen timeout too short during reflection

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Text difficult to read on blue background

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Selection buttons unresponsive to taps

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Incompatible with certain iPhone models

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App doesn't record completed examens

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Requested Features

15 requests

Dark mode or night mode for evening use

Feature

Random examen selection feature restoration

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Background music option restoration

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App stays open during phone autolock

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Timer for each section of examen

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Lock-in preferred examen option

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Narration/voiceover for hands-free experience

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Mood or feelings tracking chart

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Completion tracking without streak counter

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Inclusive language for God pronouns

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Ability to use personal music instead of preloaded

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Categorization/sorting of examens by topic

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Android version availability

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Multiple language support

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Ability to resume interrupted examen

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FAQ

What is Reimagining the Examen?

Reimagining the Examen is a mobile application that offers a guided prayer experience based on St. Ignatius's 500-year-old Examen practice. It helps users reflect on their day, inviting grace, gratitude, and insight through adaptable prayer sessions.

How does the Examen prayer work in this app?

The app guides users through the five simple steps of the Examen: relishing good moments, requesting spiritual guidance, reviewing the day, repenting of mistakes, and resolving to live the next day well. Users can choose a reflection that matches their current mood or follow the scheduled daily reflection.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

What is the Examen prayer based on?

The Examen prayer in this app is based on St. Ignatius of Loyola's ancient practice, adapted from Mark Thibodeaux, SJ’s best-selling book, “Reimagining the Ignatian Examen.” It offers flexible and adaptable versions of this traditional prayer.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for individuals who want to incorporate a structured yet adaptable daily prayer and reflection into their lives. It is particularly beneficial for those interested in Ignatian spirituality and seeking to invite more grace, gratitude, and insight into their daily experiences.