New Releases by Jacques Philippe

Há, no Evangelho de São Mateus, uma receita estranha para a felicidade eterna. Sim: estranha porque parece contradizer todas as fórmulas de felicidade que encontramos, hoje, nas campanhas publicitárias, nos meios de comunicação, nos livros de autoajuda, nos círculos culturais... Afinal, diz o Cristo, serão eternamente felizes os pobres de espírito, os que são mansos, os aflitos, os que padecem fome e sede de justiça, os misericordiosos, os puros de coração, os pacíficos, os que são perseguidos... Neste livro, Jacques Philippe nos conduz por uma profunda meditação sobre as bem-aventuranças, revelando-nos como, por trás da sensação de «estranheza» que dão aos ouvidos modernos, somente elas nos permitem saciar o coração. E não só: para além de qualquer aspecto teórico, o autor nos revela alguns dos caminhos pelos quais podemos viver cada bem-aventurança nos dias de hoje, travando um relacionamento sincero e gratificante com Deus, com nós mesmos e com os outros.

" Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Prayer is one of the sublime treasures of the Christian tradition, since it places us directly in contact with our Creator. It brings us into an intimacy with the one who transforms us from the inside and directs our life toward the good and the beautiful. Made up of brief chapters informed and nourished by the long Christian tradition, this book will help you discover the different facets of prayer and all the means that the Church gives us to cultivate it, persevere in it, and make this treasure bear fruit.

Every era of spiritual renewal begins with a renewal of prayer. Where do we find the answers to the challenges of our time? Fr. Jacques Philippe asserts that the answers – which can renew the Church and save the world – can be found in the " living contact with the mystery of God in prayer." Drawing on quotes from the saints, scripture, and the Catechism, the authors " communicate the thirst for an encounter with God in prayer" and " provide the means to persevere faithfully in the practice of meditation." In this short book packed with spiritual wisdom, you'' ll gain practical knowledge to help awaken your desire for personal prayer and truly encounter our living God, including: Why we should pray – even when it'' s full of poverty, pitfalls, and dark nights Awakening your thirst for God'' s love – and recognizing his thirst for yours Overcoming obstacles to receiving God'' s grace The high-stakes role of prayer in spiritual combat Strategies for salvaging a " failed" prayer session Written to encourage and nourish the life of prayer, this book has been adapted to apply to anyone interested in fostering a deeper relationship with God. FR. JACQUES PHILIPPE and SR. ANNE OF JESUS collaborated with other members of The Community of the Beatitudes to create this book. The Community of the Beatitudes is a Catholic community, found in twenty-six countries, which consists of what they call " one spiritual family of sisters, brothers, priests, and lay people, married or single, who share a fraternal life, a life of prayer, and mission." Their goal is to live a life of holiness through the Beatitudes given to us by Christ in his Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew.

En nuestra vida agitada y en busca de sentido se nos ofrecen muchos métodos de meditación. ¿Por qué no conectarnos con la tradición espiritual centenaria de nuestra herencia cristiana? Más que una meditación con uno mismo o con la naturaleza, la oración es una relación con Otro. Sin embargo, para vivir ese silencio del corazón y perseverar en él, necesitamos puntos de referencia. Clara y accesible, esta obra comparte una experiencia enraizada en la tradición espiritual de la Iglesia. Este encuentro silencioso con el Dios vivo será entonces fuente de profundización espiritual, de transformación interior, de paz y de relación más libre con los demás. Un libro valioso para iniciarse en el arte de la oración.

Originally published in English in 2008 and now an international bestseller, this new edition includes a helpful study guide for personal or group reflection. Many people today are thirsty for God and feel a desire for a personal prayer life that is deep and ongoing. But they encounter obstacles that prevent them from following the path seriously and with perseverance. Time for God was written with these desires and difficulties in mind. Author Jacques Philippe focuses on mental prayer: prayer that consists of facing God in solitude and silence in order to enter into intimate, loving communion with him. Practicing this kind of prayer regularly is considered by all spiritual masters to be an indispensable path that gives access to genuine Christian life-- a path to knowing and loving God that empowers us to respond to his call to holiness addressed to each individual. Philippe draws on years of experience as a spiritual guide to illuminate the fundamental principles of mental prayer and describes some common mistakes and misconceptions that can lead it astray. With simplicity and clarity, he explains the foundational principles for a healthy prayer life and gives advice for overcoming the various obstacles that arise when one sets off on the path of interior prayer.

Life is always full of new and unexpected challenges, but each challenge is also an opportunity to draw closer to God. Fr. Jacques Philippe, a beloved author and renowned spiritual director, will show you how to maintain peace of heart through turbulent times and discern the choices that will be helpful for you and others. Written in a simple and inviting style, Trusting God in the Present is your spiritual direction manual to trusting God in the midst of difficult times. You’ll find that God is, indeed, with you, and he is inviting you to a new perspective, renewed hope, and a more abundant life.

Faith, simply put, places us in real contact with God. Faith is our strength as Christians because it teaches us to rely on Him in all things. Often lived most fervently when experiencing spiritual desolation, faith bears the fruit of peace, hope, and love. This book will cover different ways to strengthen your faith and bring you spiritually closer to God. Take nine days with Fr. Jacques to meditate. Take nine days with Fr. Jacques to meditate on your faith and learn how to deepen and strengthen it, so that through both times of ease and times of burden, your faith can keep you focused on God, as he faithfully keeps his focus on you.

Recognizing the strong and gentle fatherhood which our Heavenly Father bestows on us lovingly and daily indefinitely changes the scope of our spiritual lives. Amidst the crisis of fatherhood in today''s society, it is imperative, more than ever, that all men— especially priests— be images of this unfalteringly generous fatherhood of God. What does true fatherhood consist of? How can true fatherhood help a person gain access to the freedom found through the knowledge of his or her identity as a child of God? While answering these questions, Fr. Jacques also presents the spiritual path which allows a priest to guard himself against possible shortcomings and ambiguities as he strives to live out his priestly fatherhood, the gift received by him in ordination. Priestly Fatherhood: Treasure in Earthen Vessels will not only be of interest to priests, but will also help all those who are called to exercise a certain paternity in the Church or in society: fathers of families, spiritual fathers, educators, and leaders.

Peace of heart is not only a blessing but also a necessary condition for the growth of our spiritual lives. How do we not only find peace but then keep it? Step by step, in a period of nine days, Fr. Jacques Philippe describes how to welcome this inner peace in all areas of our existence. He shows us how to rest in the deep resonance of God'' s holy peace amidst the highs and lows, ease and struggles of everyday life. Allow your heart to be guided by Fr. Jacques toward a more peaceful existence that penetrates every area of your life and calls you to a deeper relationship with the Lord. Nine Days to Welcome Peace is the second of Fr. Jacques'' books in the " Nine Days To" series.

La oración transforma la vida del cristiano. Aporta alegría, luz, fuerza, energía. Pero a menudo, a pesar de la buena voluntad, percibimos que rezamos poco o lo hacemos con poca fe. En esta brevísima guía de oración, el autor, traducido ya a más de veinte lenguas, sugiere un camino para rehacer la propia interioridad: buscar diez minutos diarios de retiro, en casa, en el metro o donde se pueda, y orar. Se dirige a gente que apenas dispone de tiempo, y les ofrece, también de la mano de los santos, una valiosa escuela de oración. Jacques Philippe es sacerdote francés de la Comunidad de las Bienaventuranzas, y autor de numerosos libros de espiritualidad.

Prayer changes our lives. Through fruitful prayer, God freely graces us with the gifts of joy, peace, courage, and determination. We can often find, however, that, despite our good intentions, prayer doesn'' t come easily. We often have obstacles in our path— distractions from the outside or our own internal weaknesses— that keep us from praying or being faithful to our Christian commitment to Love. Allow your heart to be guided gently by Fr. Jacques Philippe''s Nine Days to Rediscover the Joy of Prayer toward a joyous prayer life that feeds your soul and revitalizes your relationship with the Lord.

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Sugerente reflexión sobre cada una de las Bienaventuranzas, su perenne novedad, su sabiduría y su fuerza para transformar el corazón del hombre y renovar el mundo. "El mundo de hoy está enfermo de su orgullo, de su avidez insaciable de riqueza y poder, y no puede curarse sino acogiendo el mensaje de las Bienaventuranzas". La pobreza de espíritu, la primera de ellas, es según el autor la clave de la vida espiritual, de todo camino de santidad y de toda fecundidad. Todas ellas contienen una sabiduría luminosa y libertadora, pero cuesta comprenderlas y practicarlas. En este libro, Jacques Philippe ofrece una sugerente reflexión sobre cada una de ellas, y ayuda a entender cómo contienen toda la novedad del Evangelio, toda su sabiduría y su fuerza para transformar el corazón del hombre y renovar el mundo.

«Se tu conoscessi il dono di Dio...» è qunato Gesù dice alla donna samaritana secondo il Vangelo di Giovanni (4,10). «Imparare a ricevere» è semplice da capire, ma difficile da vivere. Come lasciarsi amare da Dio? Come lasciarsi condurre dallo Spirito Santo anche nelle paure e nelle situazioni di fragilità? Come adottare un atteggiamento interiore di accoglienza nei diversi momenti della vita cristiana, fatta di preghiera e sacramenti, decisioni da prendere e bisogno di libertà, esperienze di debolezza e di povertà? Essere cristiani consiste non in una lista di cose da fare, ma nell''accogliere, per mezzo della fede, la misericordia infinita di Dio. Troppo spesso abbiamo sete mentre siamo proprio accanto alla fonte e, appesantiti dalle insoddisfazioni, dalle fatiche o dalle delusioni, ci dimentichiamo di avere a portata di mano tesori incalcolabili che possono fare la nostra gioia. Jacques Philippe, noto per la sua semplicità e la sua profondità, in questo libro, ci invita a scoprirli.

¡ Si conocieras el don de Dios! Así se dirige Jesucristo a la mujer de Samaría, junto al pozo de Sicar. Quien conoce ese don, lo conoce todo. La existencia cristiana no consiste en realizar esfuerzos tensos e inquietos, sino en acoger el don de Dios. El cristianismo no es una religión del esfuerzo, sino de la gracia divina. Ser cristiano no es cumplir una lista de cosas que hay que hacer, sino acoger, mediante la fe, el don que se nos ofrece gratuitamente. Jacques Philippe, con ese telón de fondo, trata así de la apertura al Espíritu Santo, la oración, la libertad interior, la paz de corazón, etc., invitando a los lectores "a anticipar la Pentecostés de amor y misericordia que Dios desea derramar sobre nuestro mundo".

In a series of essays linked by his examination into key areas of spiritual growth, Fr. Jacques Philippe develops themes relating to prayer, freedom, the Holy Eucharist, and man'' s constant struggle for contentment amid the stresses of everyday life. Through spiritual insights of amazing women of the Church— Etty Hillesum, Thé rè se of Lisieux, and Teresa of Avila— Fr. Jacque'' s essays examine topics such as: Why look for interior peace? Knowing God through Mary Touching God through prayer The theological virtues and the Eucharist

«Supplica lo Spirito Santo di mettere in te il desiderio di amare Dio e chiedigli anche di non lasciarti mai riposare in questa ricerca! Allora sarai beato!». L’autore spiega che cosa significhi accogliere e mettere in pratica le ispirazioni dello Spirito Santo.

Seja qual for a vocação de cada um, o primeiro chamado que Jesus e o Espírito Santo nos dirigem é o da oração. Nesse diálogo, Jesus Cristo nos dá a conhecer o rosto do Pai, e também a nossa identidade mais profunda.

"What the world most needs today is prayer. It is prayer that will give birth to all the renewals, healings, deep and fruitful transformations we all want for society today.... I am more and more convinced that everything comes from prayer and that, among the calls of the Spirit, this is the first and most urgent one we should respond to." Many have already benefited from Fr. Jacques'' best-selling book on prayer, Time for God. In Thirsting for Prayer, Fr. Jacques revisits some of the themes covered in that book and develops new insights that are both profound and practical. This book of reflections will guide us with simplicity on the path to intimacy with God, helping us to develop an actual taste for personal prayer. This "school of prayer" opens us up to the encounter with God that transforms us from within.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux sought a new way to Heaven: ¿a little way that is quite straight, quite short: a completely new little way.¿ Blessed with personal limitations that might have discouraged another, Thérèse believed God would not have given her a desire for holiness if He did not intend for her to achieve it. She learned to humbly accept herself as she was and trust completely in God¿s love. First given as a retreat by renowned author Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love navigates excerpts of St. Thérèse¿s writings phrase by phrase, extracting powerful, resonating insights. To Thérèse, the journey seemed ¿little¿ as she traveled it. A hundred and fifteen years after her death, the message of the young saint and Doctor of the Church has traveled around the world inspiring millions. With this newly translated study of her spirituality, many today will rediscover¿or find for the first time¿the relevance of ¿the little way,¿ in all seasons of life. Fr. Jacques Philippe is well-known for his books on prayer and spirituality. A member of the Community of the Beatitudes, he regularly preaches retreats in France and abroad. He also spends much of his time giving spiritual direction and working for the development of the Community in Asia and Oceania where he travels frequently.

"Originally published as Appelaes aa la vie"--T.p. verso

It''s not always possible to control external events. There are so many things that are outside our control: the past, what others think of us, chronic health issues, other peoples'' actions, the weather, unforeseen events. This list goes on and on. It is possible, though, to gain more control over our interior life. In his book Interior Freedom, Fr. Jacques Phillipe shows us that we possess, each of us, inside of us a space of freedom that no-one can take away. Despite the most unfavorable outward circumstances, we can claim our freedom because God is its source and its guarantee. Without this, we will always be in search for something else to fulfill us, and we will never understand true happiness. Fr. Philippe lays out a simple but important theme in Interior Freedom: " We gain possession of our interior freedom in proportion to our growth in faith, hope, and love." He explains that the dynamism between these three theological virtues is the heart of our spiritual life, and he underscores the key role of the virtue of hope in our spiritual growth. Written in a simple and inviting style, Interior Freedom seeks to liberate the heart and mind to live the true freedom to which God calls each of us. Get the most out of this book with our Interior Freedom Study Guide.

In the School of the Holy Spirit will help you get to know the Sanctifier of your soul. It will lead you to be more attentive to the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life as you learn to love the third person of the Holy Trinity. Philippe explains the rewards of being attentive to the Holy Spirit and provides simple and concrete ways to grow in this inner sensitivity. In his clear and simple style, he illustrates his points with many examples from modern life. In the School of the Holy Spirit is a valuable aid in your own spiritual journey.

Dans la Bible, l'Esprit Saint est le Consolateur, la force d'en-haut qui vient au secours de notre faiblesse. Pour nous qui sommes si fragiles, affrontés à tant de combats, qui nous égarons si facilement, cette assistance du Saint-Esprit n'est pas un luxe, elle doit devenir un élément essentiel de notre vie chrétienne. Sans quoi nous ne pourrons pas vraiment progresser, ni répondre à cet appel à la sainteté que Dieu adresse à tous. Comment laisser l'Esprit Saint nous guider et nous assister ? Comment nous ouvrir le plus possible à son action qui éclaire notre intelligence et fortifie notre coeur ? L'Esprit Saint est présent en chacun des baptisés, et il est capable, bien plus que nous ne le soupçonnons, de nous orienter et de nous aider par les mouvements qu'il imprime au profond de notre âme. Apprendre à les reconnaître et à les accueillir, être plus attentif aux inspirations par lesquelles Dieu s'adresse à notre coeur pour le stimuler, pourra nous faire faire des pas de géant dans la vie chrétienne, et rendre celle-ci bien plus libre, plus simple et plus heureuse. L'intention de ce petit livre, au langage accessible et concret, est de nous montrer les conditions pratiques qui permettent cette docilité à l'action du Saint-Esprit