The “3×5 Examen”: 3 Simple Ways to Examen Your Conscience in 5 Minutes

By ChurchPOP Editor, January 14, 2019

This is such great advice for every Catholic!

Fr. Mark Mary of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal provided three ways we can examen our consciences, simply by using a 3×5 notecard! The method is called the “3×5 Examen.”

Here’s What You Do:

Your 5-minute Examination of Conscience:

1) Give thanks for 5 things that have happened in your day

2) Think of 5 ways you failed in your day, asking for God’s mercy

3) Look forward to the rest of your day, thinking of 5 things you may need help with, and praying for God’s help

Listen to how Fr. Mark Mary applies these principles:

[See also: 5 Conditions for a Good Confession Every Catholic Needs to Know, In One Infographic]

[See also: 5 Myths About Confession that Too Many People Still Believe (Maybe Even You!)]

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