“Consider whether God is calling you to add, subtract, shift, or simplify certain commitments so that you can meet Him with greater vulnerability and consistency.” – Megan Hjelmstad
“The Program of Life, then, is like a spiritual workout program that ensures spiritual growth because it is customized to the individual’s needs and opportunities. When we meet with our spiritual director, it is good to start by going over the headlines, but, reviewing together the main points of the Program of Life is the real path to consistent, substantial progress.” – Fr. John Bartunek
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
Rule of Life (Program of Life) Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary Rule of Life (Program of Life) – A specific and usually documented plan
Dear Father John, I am helping a woman in her spiritual growth (mainly through helping her come up with a program of life), and something
Lay people often overlook a source of deep spirituality and safety. One of the spiritual secrets of those in the religious life is a kind
Dear Father John, Is it right to relax one’s Rule during a holiday period (or a day off)? If so, what should we hang on
Dear Father John, Is it right to relax one’s Rule during a holiday period (or a day off)? If so, what should we hang on
Dear Father John, Thank you for the post on root sin. It has definitely helped me. My question is, charity and humility seem to be
Dear Father John, I am not in spiritual direction right now, but I am trying to put together a program of life anyway. Can you
