Having a Rule of Life
30 Days with Teresa of Avila
Day 20 Reflections
Divine Intimacy Radio
Listen to reflections on letters from St. Teresa of Avila found in Dan Burke’s book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila. In today’s show, Dan and Melissa answer the questions: What is a rule of life? Why do you need one? How do you make one?
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
- Motivation vs. structure when making a plan for loving God.
- How to start with a “small yes”.
- The importance of having a written plan.
- How to identify your root sin. Why do you need to?
- How to find joy in discipline and beauty in structure via a Rule of Life.
Resources:
- 30 Days with Teresa of Avila – Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
- EWTN Religious Catalog – online
- Navigating the Interior Life – Dan Burke
- Navigating the Interior Life – Study Guide – Dan Burke
- Thirsting for Prayer – Fr. Jacques Philippe
- Time for God – Fr. Jacques Philippe
- Searching for and Maintaining Peace – Fr. Jacques Philippe
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