Rule of Life – December 11, 2023

IL – Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss rule of life. (3:06) What is the rule of life? (8:25) – how to start a rule of life? (16:33) – Nick - The Lord gives us rules to give us freedom-sometimes we need a little flare to shake things up. Break 1 (20:08) (21:35) – Leah - what is a good way to silence myself during prayer? my mind wanders and I want to be able to dedicate more to prayer. (26:27) – Jo Anne - you don't have to be so structured in prayer, just talk to God like a friend all day long. (29:53) – How to fight against the temptation to just go through the motions in prayer? Break 2 (33:18) (34:49) – Tina - try focusing the attitude of how you can love the lord through prayer and rule of life. (36:17) – Margaret - when I feel distracted during prayer i remember that prayer is lifting up my heart and mind to God, so I’m all good (39:42) – Alma - how can I balance my prayer life with the responsibilities of raising 4 kids? (42:35) – How to participate in the sacraments as part of the rule of life?