Each contemplative life requires the establishment of rules – patterns that help to remain faithful to the Lord and organize the omnipresent chaos, especially the internal one. Candidates for religious life adopt the strictly imposed rules drawn up by the great founders of these congregations. It is the highest form of contemplation and spiritual life. However, although not everyone is predestined to such a life, each according to his own ability can devote himself to reflection and contemplation.
The Foundation encourages you to learn about various rules and on their basis create your own rule, adapted to our life, our work or physiology (e.g. hours of getting up)
We encourage you to send such rules for consultation and approval.
Below are the proposed rules for the Erem Foundation:
An example of the “Rule of the Day” Eremu
– alcohol fasting and limiting the use of audiovisual and mobile devices are required at all times
– it is worth choosing one spiritual reading that will “guide” you throughout your concentration
– own prayers, such as the rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and others should be said at times chosen by you
– On Fridays, people are encouraged to celebrate the Way of the Cross
– detachment from the current affairs of the parish or community
7.45 am – preparation for the Holy Mass / Reading Hour
8.00 – Holy Mass with matins
9.00 – light breakfast
10.00 – Spiritual reading with questions to think about; walk on it
12.00 – Angelus and midday prayer
14.00 – lunch
16.00 – Spiritual reading with questions to think about; walk on it
6.30 pm – Vespers
19.00 – dinner
20.00 – Vigil before the Blessed Sacrament (response to previous readings)
21.30 / 22.00 – Set
or
7.45 am – Lauds with the Reading Hour
8.45 am – light breakfast
9.30 – Spiritual reading with questions to think about; walk on it
11.30 – Preparation for the Holy Mass
12.00 – Angelus, Holy Mass and noon prayer
14.00 – lunch
16.00 – Spiritual reading with questions to think about; walk on it
6.30 pm – Vespers
19.00 – dinner
20.00 – Vigil before the Blessed Sacrament (response to previous readings)
21.30 / 22.00 – Set