New Releases by Jacques Philippe

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 prayer lives of many Christians there is one person of the Trinity that often goes overlooked - The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is no less involved in our lives than the Father and the Son, yet many are unaware of this. Jesus said about the Holy Spirit, " If I go, I will send you another Comforter." But are we aware of the Holy Spirit in our lives? In the School of the Holy Spirit, by retreat master Jacques Philippe, will lead you to be more attentive to the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life as you learn to value the third person of the Trinity as the Sanctifier of your soul. 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. The book can be a valuable aid in your own spiritual journey.

Dans l''oraison, ce qui compte ce n''est pas de penser beaucoup, mais d''aimer beaucoup (Thérèse D''Avila) Alors que yoga, zen, relaxation et autre méditation orientale font recette en Occident, à grand renfort de concentration mentale et techniques aussi diverses qu''onéreuses, l''oraison - pur don gratuit de l''Amour de Dieu - continue d''animer et de faire vivre les saints, ces vrais amis de Dieu que nous sommes tous en devenir. Humilité, amour et fidélité, telles sont les seules intarissable qu''est le coeur de Dieu. Mais l''oraison, c''est pour qui ? et où, quand et comment la pratiquer ? Autant de questions qui trouvent leur réponse dans cet excellent petit ouvrage, riche en exemples et en conseils concrets, écrit par l''auteur de Recherche la paix et poursuis-là.