1. Prayer
Have a regular prayer rule that includes morning and evening prayer.
2. Worshiping and Participating
in Sacraments
Attend and participate in the Divine LIturgy receiving Holy Communion
regularly as well as regular participation in Confession.
3. Honoring the
Liturgical Cycle of the Church
Follow the seasons of the church and participate in the fasts and feasts
of the Church.
4. Using the Jesus
Prayer
Repeat the Holy name whenever possible throughout the day or night.
5. Slowing Down and
Ordering Your Life
Set priorities and reduce the stress and friction caused by a hurried
life.
6. Watchfulness
Give full attention to what you are doing at the moment.
7. Taming the Passions
Overcome your habits, attachment to your likes and dislikes, and learn
to practice the virtues.
8. Putting
Others First
Free yourself from your selfishness and find joy in helping others.
9. Spiritual
Companionship
Spend time regularly with other Orthodox Christians for support and inspiration.
10. Reading the
Scriptures and Holy Fathers
Be inspired by the lessons of the Holy Scriptures, the wisdom of the
Holy Fathers and the lives of the Saints of the Church.
Ten Point Program
For Orthodox Life
Translating Orthodox Christian Ideals Into Daily Life
Translating Orthodox Christian Ideals Into Daily Life
By living the Orthodox Life you put Christ’s commandments and way of life deep into your consciousness. You learn to deal more effectively with stress. You release reserves of untapped energies. You transform anger. You heal relationships. You leave behind painful memories and live a life fully in the present. You develop unsuspected capacities for insight and understanding. You learn to love more fully than you thought possible. You discover your unique contribution to life. You walk a path towards eternal life in Paradise.