Scripture
Romans 12: 1-2
I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.
New Revised Standard Version, copyright 1989, by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. USCCB approved.
Ignatian Reflection
Being Attentive and Open to God’s Desires for Us and Our Transformation
We live in a world overflowing with information, distractions, and contradictions. In today’s second reading, St. Paul urges us not to conform to this age, but to “be transformed by the renewal of our minds” so we can discern God’s will.
God constantly reaches out with loving guidance, but he often speaks through subtle whispers and small seeds planted in our hearts. In the middle of daily noise, we easily miss these invitations unless we are proactively attentive.
We can better cultivate this awareness through daily prayer, quiet reflection, and intentional discernment. Pausing in silence allows us to recognize how God touches us: through the beauty of nature, interactions with others, or sudden insights. By carving out daily space away from the noise, we can recognize his gentle nudges and embrace his desire for a transformation that is “good and pleasing and perfect.”
—Br. Mark Trombley, SJ, is a Jesuit of the Midwest Province studying philosophy at Loyola University Chicago and working at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL.
Ignatian Prayer
Aug 30, 2026
Prayer
A Prayer for Attentive Hearts and Renewed Minds
Lord of the quiet…
in a world overflowing with voices, demands, and endless noise,
grant me the grace to pause and be still.
Teach me to hush the clamor that surrounds me
and the distractions that crowd my mind.
Do not let me conform to the hurried pace of this age-
but gently renew my thoughts, my heart, and my desires.
Give me eyes that notice the tranquil beauty of your creation,
ears that catch your subtle whisper in the midst of the day
and a heart receptive to the seeds of grace you plant within me.
Help me to carve out holy silence each day-
a sacred space where I may recognize your gentle nudges,
listen to your loving guidance,
and trust the slow, faithful work of your Spirit.
Transform me from within, Lord,
that I may discern your presence in all things
and freely embrace what is good, pleasing, and perfect in your sight.
Amen.
—Br. Mark Trombley, SJ
The Daily Examen is a prayer technique developed by St. Ignatius to help us reflect on the events of the day to discern God's presence and direction. When Ignatius founded the Society of Jesus, he required the Jesuits to practice the Examen twice daily—at noon and at the end of the day. It's a habit that Jesuits, and many other Christians, practice to this day.
The Examen structure presented below is adapted from a technique described by Ignatius Loyola in his Spiritual Exercises. Click here for more information from our partners in ministry at Loyola Press.
Daily Examen
1. Become aware of God's presence
God, I believe that at this moment I am in your presence and you are loving me.
2. Review the day with gratitude
God, you know my needs better than I know them. Give me your light and your help to see how you have been with me, both yesterday and today.
3. Pay attention to your emotions
God, help me to be grateful for the moments when people have affirmed me and challenged me. Help me to see how I have responded, and whether I have been kind to others and open to growth.
4. Choose one feature of the day and pray from it
God, forgive me for when I have not done my best or have failed to treat others well. Encourage me, guide me, and continue to bless me.
5. Look toward tomorrow
As I look to the remainder of this day, make me aware that you are with me. Show me how to be the person you want me to be.
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