Practicing the Ignatian Examen
Edmund Lo, S.J.
Introduction
As Christians, we try to align our lives with the commandments of God, to live in a way that is pleasing to the Lord. That being said, what we desire may or may not be what God desires; God may or may not be at work when things go our way. God’s ways are not our ways, nor His thoughts our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). Hence the quality of our lives and our inherent desires should not be gauged by worldly standards, but that of the Lord’s. Fair enough; but how do these translate into concrete, daily life matters? Continue reading