We Brothers welcome you to a share one of our daily practices: listening to and reflecting on a chapter of our Rule of Life.

The Rule of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist

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The Rule of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist

01: The Call of the Society

02: Our Dedication to the Disciple whom Jesus loved

03: Our Founders and the Grace of Tradition

04. The Witness of Life in Community

05. The Challenges of Life in Community

06. The Spirit of Poverty

07. Poverty and Stewardship in Practice

08. Engaging with Poverty

09. The Vow of Celibacy

10. Celibate Life

11. The Witness of Celibacy

12. The Spirit of Obedience

13. Obedience in Practice

14. The Office of Superior

15. Outward Signs of Our Common Life

16. Worship

17. The Eucharist

18. The Daily Office

19. The Word of God in Preaching

20. Holy Scripture

21. The Mystery of Prayer

22. Prayer and Life

23. Meditative Prayer

24. The Mystery of Intercession

25. The Practice of Intercession

26. The Cell and Solitude

27. Silence

28. The Rhythm of Feast and Fast

29. Retreat

30. Guidance and Reconciliation

31. Mission and Service

32. The Spirit of Mission and Service

33. Ministry in Practice

34. Hospitality

35. Employees

36. New Members

37. The Novitiate

38. Initial Profession

39. Life Profession

40. Separation from the Society

41. The Maturing of our Minds in Christ

42. The Graces of Friendship

43. Mutual Support and Encouragement

44. Maintaining our Health and Creativity

45. Rest and Recreation

46. The Challenges of Sickness

47. The Gifts and Challenges of Old Age

48. Holy Death

49. The Hope of Glory

Introduction

The Rule as a Guide to Personal Reflection

The Rule of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist