Saturday 3 January 2026 - Give thanks to God for this moment

Saturday 3 January 2026

Welcome to the Saturday Examen. Today is the feast day of the Holy Name of Jesus. Take a moment to arrive in a place of quiet within your heart. We read in Psalm 34, ‘I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.’ Now simply repeat the name of ‘Jesus’ several times as if you are letting his name rest on your lips. We will now repeat this by using the names that Isaiah used to describe the coming Messiah. Let these names rest on your lips as if savouring them. Wonderful Counsellor. Mighty God. Everlasting Father. Prince of Peace. Which of these most draws you towards the Lord? Now, as we reflect on the past week in prayer, we remember the name of Jesus, as Emmanuel, God with us. When did you encounter Emmanuel with you in the past few days? Give thanks to God for this moment. Where did you feel most distant from him? Also offer this moment to the Lord. We return to the name of Jesus, ending our prayer by repeating his name in worship. Let the praise of his Holy Name be on your lips in the coming week. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen