Rule of Life

A Rule of Life is better than Resolutions, because it is founded upon submission to something bigger rather than an internal Will to change.

Here is my Rule of Life, 2023 style:

Daily

On arising: Lectio 365

Meditatio: The Jesus Prayer

Scripture: Two set chapters per day

Physical: 2-3 sets of 4 stretches

Presence: Prayers in Oppenheimer Park

Mental: 1 hour of reading, 1 hour watching film (for clarity of truth, held before the heart)

Spiritual/Physical: 2 hours prayer walking/biking, intercession

Service: 1 household chore

Development: Practice in languages, juggling, instruments

Before sleep: House Examen (Lectio 365)

Weekly

Relationship: Protected time with Cherie, each child

Sabbath: Invited meal 

Scripture: Jacob's Well Bible Study

Community: Jacob's Well meal

Service: 1 big household chore

Monthly

Convivium

Practice generosity