Having a Rule of Life - 30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Reflections on Day 20

Listen to reflections on letters of St. Teresa from the 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
• http://www.spiritualdirection.com - Catholic Spiritual Direction website
• 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