~ January 28, 2021 ~
“The B.A.K.E.R. Rule”
Fr Michael Gaitley’s Version of the Examen
“Consoling the Heart of Jesus”
In the Video’s Session 6 (which we are going to be viewing today in our Zoom meeting), Fr Michael explains the Examen with the acronyms B.A.K.E.R. First, the Examen (the Examination of Conscience) – if one is not familiar with it, is St. Ignatius’ daily reflective prayer which invites people into a conversation with life and to find God in all things. The Examen helps build up good character and spirit while setting “introspective prompts” that one’s daily personal reflection. Here is Fr. Mike’s version:
B. (Blessings) – Review the day in light of the blessings of God. Get the habit of positivity.
A. (Ask) – Asking the Holy Spirit for enlightenment; to see the things we ought to see and hear the things we ought to hear. Enlightenment so that we may know darkness from light; we might know right from wrong with our hearts.
K. (Kill) – It was our sins that kill and crucified Jesus. Look at our sins (small or subtle, big or obvious)
E. (Embrace) – Think of the Image of the Divine Mercy – embrace the rays of His Merciful Love. We console Jesus, and it consoles us, when we embrace the rays of His Merciful Love.
R. (Resolution) – To look forward to the next day for potential pitfalls and/or opportunities for holiness and goodness.
“Act as if everything depended on you; trust as if everything depended on God”.
Personal Response: Daily Journal
Practice B.A.K.E.R. – include it in your daily prayer.
Private comments, reflections, and thoughts are welcomed. Email Fr. JC @ PresentationMedia.
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