Examen: The Cry of the Earth as a Cannonball Moment

A cannonball moment, in the Ignatian tradition, refers to a specific moment in the story of St. Ignatius of Loyola, when a wartime injury spurred a lifelong conversion. For us, living with the effects of climate change now, we find ourselves faced with our own global cannonball moment.

This examen prayer invites us to consider how we are called to respond to God and the cry of the earth during this important ecological moment. 

This resource was created for the Renewing the Earth: Living Laudato Si’ in the Year of Ignatius. Learn more about the program and how to implement a Laudato Si’ Action Plan at your institution. igsol.net/renewing