Examen and Integrity

Challenge:– Use Saint Ignatius’ Prayer of Examen at the end of each day– Keep a tally of when you are late and not living with integrity (focus on telling the truth and being on time)– Correct breaches of integrity as soon as possible and explain to the person why you lied, cheated, etc. (fix it […]

Serving Others at Meals

This challenge focuses on the following parts of our rule: I will memorize the Sermon on the Mount and meditate on it regularly. In every situation, I will seek to do acts of service, take the lowest place, place others’ needs above my own. The challenge has two parts: Memorize Chapter 5 of the Sermon […]

Challenge to Rest

The challenge for the next two weeks is drawn from the value of discipline. Intentional rest requires a high degree of discipline. The challenge has three parts: 1) Sleep – Sleep for at least seven hours each night. Go to bed by 10 pm at least one night and, if your work and class schedules permit, sleep […]

The Lowest Position and the Extra Mile

Take the lowest position Explanation: Don’t fight for the first position, but be content with the lowest. This training exercise helps us with patience, it helps us become more fully present where we are, and it helps us look for ways to serve and bless other people. Examples: at tables, grocery lines, traffic lanes, parking lots; and in […]