Rhythms of Habit

About this book

In *Rhythms of Habit*, priest, educator, and headmaster Jon Jordan explores the relationship between virtue, habit, and the Church Year. Drawing from Scripture, classical Christian wisdom, and years of pastoral ministry, he shows how the calendar of the Church serves as a practical guide to spiritual formation. Advent teaches hope-filled longing. Lent cultivates repentance and self-denial. Easter forms us in joy and resurrection life. Throughout the year, the Church trains Christians in the habits necessary for a life of holiness. The book begins with an introduction to the cardinal and theological virtues and explains how habits function as the “moral muscles” of the Christian life. It then explores the formative power of the church calendar before concluding with a collection of sermons that demonstrate how the seasons and feast days of the Christian year shape Christian character in practice. Accessible, practical, and deeply rooted in the historic faith, *Rhythms of Habit* offers a compelling vision of discipleship for Christians seeking to grow in wisdom, virtue, and communion with God. Whether you are a classical educator seeking a practical route to virtue formation or a Christian seeking to embody the virtues, this book will help you discover how entering into Christian time transforms us into the image of Christ.