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...

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...

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 str...

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 ide...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

"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 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...

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...