https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/02/03/the-conscience-and-the-examen/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 03:21:34 -0400<![CDATA[One of the questions given this week at my Bible study was, &#8220;How do you withdraw and pray?&#8221; A member of our Bible study gave a short presentation on the Daily examen of St. Ignatius of Loyola which forms part of his Spiritual Exercises. As a soldier recovering from a serious battle wound, Ignatius began reading the Bible and the lives of the Saints, and he had a profound conversion. He was moved to found the Society of Jesus &#8211; the Jesuits &#8211; who he envisioned as &#8220;contemplatives in action.&#8221;]]>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:00:23 -0500<![CDATA[Ed Morrissey]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/02/03/the-conscience-and-the-examen-n89828