Last post in this series!
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Readings: Rule of Prayer and A Prayer Rule (please note, these articles are from the Eastern Orthodox tradition and will make reference to unfamiliar practices, the point is the concept of the prayer rule, not necessarily to copy their example).
Practices: Continue your practice of silence, try to be as regular as possible, if you’ve fallen try cutting back on your time and start over. Continue with journaling and daily examen as regularly as possible. As mentioned last week try to have an on-going practice of lectio with Scripture.
Assignment: Create your own “rule of prayer.” This will be very short, simple and concrete. Include time, places and practices. Base your rule on what you’ve found helpful and life-giving during these last weeks. Be realistic about what you can commit to. Remember that this rule is adaptable. Share your “rule” along with your other reflections.
Reflection Questions: 1) What was your practice like this week? What helped you stay with it? What tripped you up? What are you going to commit to doing to make yourself do it? 2) What insights did you find from your practice? 3) What was your experience of writing a prayer rule like? Do you think this will be helpful to you?
Tip of the Week: A prayer rule is a commitment. You are telling yourself that this is what you will do. It may also be helpful to share this with a trusted friend or spiritual director to not only create some accountability but also to have support in going forward.
