Fr. Jacques Philippe

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,...

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 people's actions, the weather, unforeseen events. This list goes on and on. It is possible, though, to gain more control over our interior life. Fr. Jacques Philippe shows us that we...

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...