PRO EXAMEN

EXAMEN PARTICVLARE CONTRA SVPERBIAM

Particular Examen Against Pride

This particular examen provides specific questions for conquering pride, the root of all sin. It includes a daily practice (seeking only God's glory) and a prayer invoking Christ's example of humility as the model for imitation.

Hoc examen particulare quaestiones specificas praebet ad vincendam superbiam, radicem omnium peccatorum.

LATINE
Quaestiones Examinis
1. Num quaesivi ut notarer vel laudarer?
2. Num de meipso, effectis meis, vel opinionibus meis sine necessitate locutus sum?
3. Num me ipsum cum aliis favorabiliter comparavi?
4. Num correctionem vel criticam male recepi?
5. Num quemquam despexi vel me meliorem aliis putavi?
6. Num officia humilia exercere vel aliis servire recusavi?
7. Num laudem pro eo quod Deus vel alii fecerunt mihi attribui?
8. Num opinionem meam cessavi quando non erat res conscientiae?
Exercitium Diei
In omni actione, intentione, et cogitatione, solum gloriam Dei et bonum animarum quaere.
Dic interius: 'Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed Nomini tuo da gloriam.'
Oratio
Domine Iesu Christe, qui cum in forma Dei esses, temetipsum exinanisti, formam servi accipiens,
concede mihi gratiam sequendi exemplum humilitatis tuae.
Maria humillima, ora pro me.
ENGLISH
Examination Questions
1. Did I seek to be noticed or praised?
2. Did I speak of myself, my accomplishments, or my opinions unnecessarily?
3. Did I compare myself favorably to others?
4. Did I receive correction or criticism badly?
5. Did I despise anyone or consider myself better than others?
6. Did I refuse to perform humble tasks or serve others?
7. Did I take credit for what God or others have done?
8. Did I yield my opinion when not a matter of conscience?
Practice for the Day
In every action, intention, and thought, seek only God's glory and the good of souls.
Say interiorly: 'Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto Thy Name give glory.'
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Who being in the form of God didst empty Thyself, taking the form of a servant,
grant me the grace to follow Thy example of humility.
Mary most humble, pray for me.
NOTA
FONS
Exercitia Spiritualia S. Ignatii; Formulae Traditionalis Examinis
USUS
Particular examen for those struggling with pride
CONTEXT
The quotation 'Non nobis, Domine' comes from Psalm 113:9 (115:1) and was the motto of the Knights Templar. It directly counters the self-glorification of pride.