{"title":"Fr. Jacques Philippe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFr. Jacques Philippe\u003c\/strong\u003e offers profound reflections on the spiritual life, guiding readers towards \u003cem\u003einterior freedom\u003c\/em\u003e, peace, and a deepened relationship with God. His works explore themes of trust, love, and the transformative power of prayer, inviting a contemplative journey into the heart of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from rich spiritual traditions, these books provide gentle yet powerful insights for anyone seeking to nurture their soul and live with greater authenticity and joy. Ideal for those on a path of personal growth within the realm of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, Fr. Jacques Philippe’s writing is a source of calm wisdom and encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"interior-freedom-by-fr-jacques-philippe-9781594170522","title":"Interior Freedom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt'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 people's actions, the weather, unforeseen events. This list goes on and on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is possible, though, to gain more control over our interior life. Fr. Jacques Philippe shows us that we possess, each of us, inside of us a space of freedom that no one can take away. Despite the most unfavourable outward circumstances, we can claim our freedom because God is its source and its guarantee. Without this, we will always be in search of something else to fulfil us, and we will never understand true happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe 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. \u003cem\u003eInterior Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e seeks to liberate the heart and mind to live the true freedom to which God calls each of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGet the most out of this book with our \u003cem\u003eInterior Freedom Study Guide\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431017529580,"sku":"9781594170522","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781594170522.jpg?v=1774558098"},{"product_id":"prayer-oxygen-for-the-soul-by-fr-jacques-philippe-9781594175190","title":"Prayer: Oxygen for the Soul","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery era of spiritual renewal begins with a renewal of prayer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere do we find the answers to the challenges of our time? 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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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhy we should pray even when it's full of poverty, pitfalls, and dark nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAwakening your thirst for God's love and recognising his thirst for yours\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOvercoming obstacles to receiving God's grace\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe high-stakes role of prayer in spiritual combat\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStrategies for salvaging a \"failed\" prayer session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFr. Jacques Philippe and Sr. Anne of Jesus collaborated with other members of The Community of the Beatitudes to create \u003ci\u003ePrayer: Oxygen for the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e. 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She learned to humbly accept herself as she was and trust completely in God’s love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst given as a retreat by renowned author Father Jacques Philippe, \u003ci\u003eThe Way of Trust and Love\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712353829100,"sku":"9781594171659","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781594171659-the-way-of-trust-and-love-1.jpg?v=1791854979"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/fr-jacques-philippe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}