Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast Steve Macchia — An Invitation to a Well-Ordered Way
Nov 14, 2016
Steve Macchia, founder of Leadership Transformations and author of Crafting a Rule of Life, explores the concept of a 'rule of life' as a pathway to freedom. He reveals its historical roots linked to St. Benedict and emphasizes that such rules protect love rather than restrict it. Macchia discusses how everyone has an implicit rule shaped by daily choices and outlines key components like roles and passions that guide intentional living. He also shares personal practices for balance and self-care, encouraging listeners to embrace flexibility and grace in their spiritual journeys.
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Benedict's Cave And Lasting Rule
- St. Benedict left Rome, lived in a cave for three years, then crafted a communal rule of life that birthed the Benedictine movement.
- His rule focused on contemplation and community and has endured with only modest changes.
Rule As Trellis, Not Oppression
- The Latin root regula describes a trellis or T-square that gives healthy shape, not oppressive control.
- A rule defines inside/outside boundaries to protect flourishing rather than to legislate behavior.
Life, Freedom, And Listening First
- A rule of life emphasizes life and freedom by ordering affections toward God rather than enforcing obligation.
- Listening to God precedes obedience and produces faithful, varied fruitfulness across different callings.
