Reimagining the Examen Reviews

by Snow-Angel

Really like the content, and have used it with my son to help guide him through daily life struggles together. Also very beneficial to use as journal prompt guides.

That being said, I gave it 3 for two reasons. The main one is that I cannot get any audio sounds to play on my iPhone 8 while in ReimaginingtheExamen . Would love to hear the Ocean/Beach sounds that I chose in “Settings” while I read & Journal in ReimaginingtheExamen . If someone can get this figured out, I’ll gladly change my rating to a 5. The last reason for the 3 is because I wish all the Examens could be sorted/organized by various categories or topics. Reading them all in one long random list isn’t user-friendly to my categorical-minded brain.

by Clergy In Training

I love ReimaginingtheExamen, and include it in my weekly prayer rhythm. It's lovely, well designed, engaging, and really helps me to connect with God and grow as a Christian person. My frustration is a technical one: ReimaginingtheExamen screen closes automatically and my iPhone locks after only a very short time, so I keep having to interrupt my prayer to put on a password! Other prayer apps are set to stay open while in use--this little design tweak would take it to 5 stars for sure.

by Stonehenge85

I used ReimaginingtheExamen for the first time today after it sat on my phone unused for a bit. I was having a pretty moving experience with the prompts initially. But then I read one of the prompts and noticed the use of the he/him/his pronouns for God. I tried to move past it, but I couldn’t. When I’m engaging with a prayer tool that is meant to help me feel the presence of God, I have a really hard time with exclusive language. It severs that connection for me. Everyone has a different vision of God, and I think ReimaginingtheExamen would be more transformative for some if it acknowledged this through the use of inclusive language for God.

by Dap2861

I enjoy the prompts however if I am in a meditation mode and my window closes, ReimaginingtheExamen moves me to a new daily reflection. There is nothing in the drop down that will allow me to return to the Examen I was currently working on.

by Catcar2765

This is a fantastic resource; I love all the different takes on the examen and find them each individually inspiring. However, having to look at a screen and having to manually go to the next step both are very disruptive to my prayer. Having the option of a narration mode would be a game changer and would lead me to use ReimaginingtheExamen daily.

by Notoriousjakeyp

Needs only one thing: set time per section so I don’t get rushed or lose myself

by Gladbutchangeit

ReimaginingtheExamen is amazing and great if you don’t have the attention span for a full Examen.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE fix it so you can go to another app and it doesn’t cut off. It’s very annoying.

by Carolfoasia

Does anyone know why the music will not work? I like everything about ReimaginingtheExamen though. I love the variety of emphasis in it.

by Sarns58

I’ve been familiar with the Examen for years, but ReimaginingtheExamen brought a freshness to it. So easy to use and a great way to learn the Examen. My only criticism is that the music choice changes with each Examen and has to be reset. It’s a distraction. I would like to be able to set my choice before I open a particular Examen and have it stick!

by Onehappytexan

ReimaginingtheExamen is beautifully designed in helping one examine their conscience daily. It provides many topics to meditate upon or it randomly selects a topic upon opening ReimaginingtheExamen . Very nice. The iPhone X has no issues accessing all the features available.

This Examen app is an excellent tool in setting the tone for my day or blessing me with a sense of peace in the evening.

by KatyAnnaA

ReimaginingtheExamen is wonderful--Simple to use with many varieties to fit your mood or day. It helps keep me focused on the posts of the examen especially out in public where it is harder to pray (or when my mind is especially "frisky"). It's a button to push when the need to do something on my phone is there. I've even handed it to my teens on occasion when I could tell they were bored--they liked it! Thank you!

by 123BenJammin!

I love the different songs and sounds, and the amount of different reflections is extensive. A big thank you to those who poured their energy, skill and creativity into ReimaginingtheExamen. It has been such a great tool and blessing in my own pursuit of God and I know I will be recommending it to all of my friends.

by Northern Catholic

I love ReimaginingtheExamen! I stumbled upon it totally by accident when I did a Google search for the Examen steps. It’s now the only thing I’ll use for my examination of conscience. Whenever I’d do the Examen on my own I felt my spiritual wheels spinning - I kept focusing on the same points of gratitude and the same vague sins. The prompts in ReimaginingtheExamen are so insightful that I often find myself in tears by the end and I feel spiritually stronger - or maybe more attuned is a better description. Praise God for ReimaginingtheExamen, those who created it, and those who will use it.

by OtterB5

I have been trying off and on for years to pray the examen consistently and never succeeding. The book of Reimagining the Examen was the best resource I had found but still not quite what I needed. ReimaginingtheExamen is perfect. I like the way it walks me through step by step, and I like the flexibility to take its suggestion of a specific examen or select my own choice . Having it on my phone is convenient to encourage me to pray at bedtime instead of randomly scrolling.

by BPF100

I suggest it regularly to my undergraduate students, not all of whom are catholic or even religious, as a way of starting to make sense of their days and their lives.

by Msphotoeye

I love ReimaginingtheExamen! I have more than one examen app, But this is the one I’m using to pray most. I enjoy music/background sounds and the invitations to take everything in my life to God in prayer.

by Bettsonia

I really enjoy ReimaginingtheExamen. I'm a bit lazy with prayer, but I find myself excited to pray through it each night. It has led me into deep prayer and connection with God. Highly recommend it!

by BeeHappy4

This is a great spiritual app! There are lots of variations you can select depending on your day's events. You can customize the background sounds too. In all, this is a prayerful way to reflect on God's gifts of the day and identify the challenges and the graces needed. I highly recommend ReimaginingtheExamen!

by Barb Rav

My college age son told me about ReimaginingtheExamen and I’ve been using it for about a year now. I love it! It draws me closer to God and helps me mature and discuss life with Him. I usually use it at the end of the day, around 4 or 5:00. Thank you for making ReimaginingtheExamen! I have also made an app (called I Deserve a Donut and other lies that make you eat) so I know how much work it is! I appreciate you guys!

by TunaFish#5

A fine app, very nicely done.
If you choose to USE it, however, it becomes an AWESOME leverage to move you praying along in a fantastic way.
I highly recommend it to anyone in any flavor of Christianity.
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Update: after 1 year w/o a cell phone, this was the 1st app I installed. Sooo nice to have it back. It's even better when I use it!