Examen - #1 Catholic Journal
Matthew Hisscock Lifestyle iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Examen - #1 Catholic Journal is a paid Lifestyle app for iPhone and iPad by Matthew Hisscock. Rated 4.9/5 from 24 ratings. Requires iOS 17.6.
- Rating
- 4.9
- 24 ratings
- Price
- 0.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 14 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Mar 15
- 2026 · v1.2
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About Examen - #1 Catholic Journal
Turn daily moments into encounters with God. The Examen is a timeless prayer practice that invites reflection, gratitude, and closeness with God. This app brings the Ignatian tradition to your iPhone - making it easier to stay faithful with guided steps, reminders, journaling, and insights to enrich your spiritual life. Key Features Guided prayer: Follow the classic five steps of the Ignatian Examen with clarity and focus. Private journaling: Record gratitude, contrition, and reflections - always stored privately on your own iCloud, never visible to others. Confession prep: Quickly review contrition entries to aid your examination of conscience. Cultivate gratitude: Revisit gratitude reflections to foster a thankful heart. Personal prayer space: Customize backgrounds and styles to create a prayerful environment that fits you. Spiritual growth: Notice patterns over time and deepen your awareness of God’s movement in your life. Gentle reminders: Set reminders that help you build a steady prayer habit without pressure. The Examen has guided Christians for centuries in finding peace, clarity, and closeness with God. Now, it’s beautifully reimagined for daily life on your iPhone - ready whenever you are. Pause. Reflect. Grow. Anytime, anywhere.
Ratings & reviews
4.9
24 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.2 · Updated March 15, 2026
Widgets now available for lock screen and home screens, plus reminders take you directly to the Examen!
App privacy
The developer, Matthew Hisscock, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- User Content: Emails or Text Messages
Used for: App Functionality
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