Updated on April 22, 2024
Examen for Children
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This very special episode of Contemplative at Home is to share with the children in your life.
Its probably best suited to children age 4-10, but hopefully will be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Featuring two little boys who mean the world to me!
Enjoy xx
Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God’s love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina.
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All music by Pete Hatch.
Wonderful childrens message today even for me thankyou Lissy and Sam & Ben.
Loving the podcast Lis! And Ben and Sam are just too dear and total naturals. And Pete’s music adds so much too! Kari
Glad you’re enjoying it Kari, thank you xx
I’m so pleased! Thanks!
Dear Lissy,Ben and Sam, What a meaningful and beautiful contemplative podcast. This is a prayer for a lifetime.It brings God’s peace that transcends all understanding. I’ve listened many times. May God continue to bless your family and all that you do. ????. Dot Walker. (A grandmother) ?
I can’t wait to share this with my family, Simeon (13), Elliana (11) and Jeremiah (8). Perhaps our family Lenten practice. Thank you Lissy, Sam and Ben for guiding us.
Thank you friend! So sweet to hear from you. Much love to you all.
What a lovely and encouraging word, Dot!! Thank you!
Hi Lissy – thank you so much for this. I really love your podcast and I’ve just been doing a week with some kids around listening prayer and imaginative contemplation. We used this examen for kids and they loved it so I was wondering if you had or were aware of any resources like this for kids to help them grow in this kind of praying. Thank you so much 🙂
Thank you so much for getting in touch Sandra, I’d love to know what you did with the children re imaginative contemplation, sounds great. I would definitely suggest the book ‘Sleeping with Bread’ by the Linns, and I think Pray as You Go has done an examen for children as well. My mom is the expert on all things children’s spirituality so I will find out whether she has any recommended resources and let you know.
Hi Sandra – one more book which might be of interest for you if you’re not already using it is:
Journey to the Heart: Centering Prayer for Children by Frank X Jelenek
Also, this is probably aimed at a younger group than yours, but you may find interesting nonetheless: https://playandpray.net
🙂 Lissy
8 months in and I still listen to this one and cry like a baby… So so nice, Lissy, Ben, and Sam!
xoxo Boost
Ahhhh thanks boost!!!!
12 months in and we still cherish this SO much! It is truly divine. Uncle Thaddy too! ??????