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 means to persevere faithfully in the practice of meditation.”
In 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:
Written 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.
FR. JACQUES PHILIPPE and SR. ANNE OF JESUS collaborated with other members of The Community of the Beatitudes to create this book. The Community of the Beatitudes is a Catholic community, found in twenty-six countries, which consists of what they call “one spiritual family of sisters, brothers, priests, and lay people, married or single, who share a fraternal life, a life of prayer, and mission.” Their goal is to live a life of holiness through the Beatitudes given to us by Christ in his Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew.
Fr. Jacques Philippe is a member of the community of the Beatitudes, founded in France in 1983. After studying in Nazareth, Jerusalem, and Rome, he was ordained a priest in 1985. He primarily devotes himself to spiritual direction and preaching retreats internationally. His published books on spirituality are the consolidated result of such work. He is the author of Fire & Light, Interior Freedom, Time for God, and The Eight Doors of the Kingdom, among others. You can find out more about Fr. Jacques and his preaching schedule at FrJacquesPhilippe.com.
| SKU/ISBN | 9781594175190 |
| Product Number | 75190 |
| Size | 5 x 7.25 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 128 |
Fr. Jacques Philippe has been spiritual director to a generation of seekers. In Prayer: Oxygen for the Soul he outlines the only way to renew the Church and save the world. The secret is “living contact with the mystery of God in prayer.” The book is elemental, realistic, and frank about the difficulties of the life of prayer in our time — but it is also clear about the proven remedies. The need for this book is urgent. Fr. Jacques' message is clear and effective.
Whether you’re looking to reignite a waning prayer life or deepen an already established one, this book will offer both inspiration, deep thought and practical tools to assist you in whatever stage of prayer you may be in.
