This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.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 guid...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.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 ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.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 c...

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 ...

We live in a culture that produces hopelessness with astounding consistency. When everything seems chaotic and we are faced with a multitude of negative realities, we might be tempted to say that nothing makes sense anymore. But we are not alone—God walks with us and his presence fills us with hope. Because of this we are able to smile in the midst of our di culties. Despair is defeated because God is with us. Hope does not disappoint! What gives you hope? What are your hopes and dreams—fo...

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 Trus...

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 mean...

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 men...

Discover the path to lasting happiness through the wisdom of the Beatitudes.Fr. Jacques Philippe unveils the profound meaning behind Jesus's teachings in the Gospel of St. Matthew, offering a fresh perspective on the Beatitudes. This book provides a clear roadmap for integrating these principles into your daily life, fostering an honest and fulfilling relationship with God, yourself, and others. Learn how to confront life's challenges with grace and find true joy i...

St. Thé rè se 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, Thé rè se 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 o...

The Gospel of St. Matthew Shares with us astonishing words of Jesus: a promise of everlasting happiness, far removed from the usual recipes for gratification.Blessed are the poor in spirit! Blessed are those who mourn!Happy are the meek!...Fr. Jacques shares with us a profound clarity to the full scope of meaning behind Christ’ s eight beatitudes, and in turn, outlines for us a way in which we can live them in our daily lives. We learn how each bea...

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...