" 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This classic work is a short treatise on peace of heart in a world where restlessness and anxiety too often take the place of the confidence and peace which ought to be ours.

"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 re...

In Real Mercy, Father Jacques Philippe turns his focus on mercy in this book that developed from talks given on the first three days of the Year of Mercy beginning Dec. 8, 2015.On that feast day of the Immaculate Conception, he explored how Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is an exemplar of mercy to the Church and the entire world. In a discreet but vital way she dispenses graces and favors with the compassion of a mother. His second essay on forgiveness in families hits home wi...

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...

The second edition of Implant Dentistry at a Glance, in the highly popular at a Glance series, provides an accessible, thoroughly revised and updated comprehensive introduction that covers all the essential sub-topics that comprise implant dentistry.Features an easy-to-use double-page spread, with text and corresponding imagesExpanded and updated throughout, with 13 new chapters and coverage of many advancesIncludes access to a companion ...

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 ...