New Releases by Jacques Philippe

Hoje em dia, fala-se muito da paz. Mas será que sabemos em que consiste a verdadeira paz, como encontrá-la e como mantê-la face às inúmeras e contraditórias solicitações de que so-mos alvo e no meio das inquietações e sofrimentos que são «o pão nosso de cada dia» de tantos dos nossos contemporâneos? É verdade que o nosso mundo tem aspetos fascinantes. Mas é inegável que cria em nós um desassossego e uma agitação que, frequentemente, nos dispersam, nos angustiam e deprimem. O stress é um dos grandes males dos nossos dias, que nos impede de alcançar a liberdade de espírito e a autêntica felicidade a que aspiramos. Este livro, agora com uma nova edição, ensina-nos a obter a paz no quotidiano concreto da nossa vida, nas circunstâncias e com as pessoas que parecem desviar-nos dela, a atravessar os momentos de perturbação e receio sem perder a confiança, o ânimo e a capacidade de entrega aos outros que fazem de nós pessoas mais felizes e realizadas.

Pour vivre la docilité à l''Esprit Saint Dans la Bible, l’Esprit Saint est le Consolateur, la force d’en-haut qui vient au secours de notre faiblesse. Pour nous qui sommes si fragiles, confrontés à tant de combats et d''égarements, cette assistance du Saint-Esprit est infiniment précieuse. Il est la source vivifiante qui nous guide, imprimant ses mouvemenrs et inspirations au plus profond de notre âme. Apprendre à y être attentifs, à les reconnaître et les accueillir, nous fera faire des pas de géant. Avec un langage accessible et concret, l''auteur nous montre les conditions pratiques qui permettent cette docilité à l''action du Saint-Esprit pour une vie renouvelée.

Un guide traduit dans une trentaine de langues. Nous vivons une époque d’agitation et d’inquiétude. Cette tendance se manifeste jusque dans notre vie spirituelle : notre recherche de Dieu, de la sainteté, du service du prochain est agitée et anxieuse, au lieu d’être confiante et paisible. Mais comment faire pour traverser les moments de trouble et de peur, tout en restant dans la confiance et l’abandon ? C’est ce que nous enseigne ce petit traité sur la paix du cœur. À travers des situations concrètes de notre vie quotidienne, l’auteur nous invite à réagir selon l’Évangile. Car si la paix intérieure est pur don de Dieu, elle est à rechercher et à poursuivre sans cesse ! Ce best-seller en version augmentée est là pour nous y aider.

A vida humana é uma maravilhosa aventura. Apesar das dificuldades e dos sofrimentos que nela se encontram inevitavelmente, oferece de modo permanente a possibilidade de crescermos em maturidade, amor e liberdade. Para alcançarmos esta experiência, mais do que tentar dominar tudo na nossa vida, é preciso que nos tornemos disponíveis às chamadas que Deus nos dirige ao longo da existência e nos deixemos conduzir por elas. Por meio dos acontecimentos felizes ou difíceis, dos desejos que nascem no nosso coração, do eco que suscita em nós a Sagrada Escritura, Deus nunca cessa, de um modo discreto, misterioso, mas real, de nos convidar a sair das nossas reclusões, a escolher a vida, a desenvolver todas as nossas capacidades de crer, esperar e amar, para nos tornarmos assim plenamente homens ou mulheres. Estas páginas propõem-se ajudar-nos a escutar e acolher essas múltiplas chamadas, para darmos à nossa existência a intensidade e a fecundidade a que todos aspiramos.

La vida humana es una aventura maravillosa. A pesar de las dificultades y sufrimientos que encontramos muchas veces, nos ofrece siempre la posibilidad de crecer en humanidad, en paz interior; y de desarrollar toda nuestra capacidad de amor y de alegría. A través de los encuentros con otras personas, de los hechos felices o dolorosos, de los deseos que nacen en nuestro corazón, o de la lectura de la Sagrada Escritura, nuestro Padre Dios nos invita con amor a cambiar, a ensanchar los corazones; a desplegar toda nuestra capacidad de creer, de esperar y de amar. Este libro nos ayuda a percibir y acoger esas muchas llamadas del Señor, para que nuestra vida sea más fecunda y generosa.

This is an exhaustive catalog of the plant life of Canada, presented in stunning detail and illustrated with beautiful drawings. Jacques Philippe Cornuti has meticulously documented every plant species he encountered in his travels across Canada, providing readers with an unparalleled resource for the study and appreciation of the natural world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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 God is, indeed, with you, and he is inviting you to a new perspective, renewed hope, and a more abundant life.

São muitas as pessoas que têm sede de Deus e sentem o desejo de adquirir uma vida de oração pessoal. Mas falta-lhes com frequência a coragem necessária para se decidirem a começar, ou sentem-se desamparadas por não saberem muito bem como fazer; ou ainda, após repetidas tentativas, desanimam perante as dificuldades. No entanto, para alcançar a fonte inesgotável que é o Coração de Deus, o que se exige de nós não é uma técnica que devamos aprender – pois a oração é sobretudo graça de Deus –, mas qualidades que dependem apenas da nossa boa vontade: fé e confiança, humildade e pureza de intenção, e sobretudo a determinação de perseverar. “Na oração, o que importa não é pensar muito, mas amar muito”, diz Santa Teresa de Ávila. Estas páginas oferecem-nos orientações e conselhos concretos, numa linguagem simples, acessível a todos e adaptada à sensibilidade atual, a fim de ajudar-nos a enveredar por esse caminho ou a avançar por ele.

Ante la actual crisis de la paternidad, hay más necesidad que nunca de personas que sean imagen de la fuerte y dulce paternidad de Dios. ¿En qué consiste esa verdadera paternidad? ¿Cómo puede alguien llegar a ser imagen de Dios y alcanzar, para sí y para otros, la verdadera libertad de los hijos de Dios? Al tratar de responder a estas preguntas, el libro también quiere indicar el camino espiritual que permite a un sacerdote protegerse de posibles fallos y ambigüedades en esta delicada tarea, con el fin de desplegar el don recibido en la ordenación. Este libro no sólo será de interés para los sacerdotes, sino que también ayudará a todos aquellos (padres, educadores, líderes...) que están llamados a ejercer una cierta paternidad en la Iglesia o en la sociedad.

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 identity as a child of God? While answering these questions, Fr. Jacques also presents the spiritual path which allows a priest to guard himself against possible shortcomings and ambiguities as he strives to live out his priestly fatherhood, the gift received by him in ordination. This book will not only be of interest to priests, but will also help all those who are called to exercise a certain paternity in the Church or in society: fathers of families, spiritual fathers, educators, and leaders.

El único problema del cristiano es la falta de fe. Si afrontamos con fe nuestras dificultades y limitaciones, si nos ponemos en manos de Dios con confianza plena, él se ocupará de nosotros, e incluso todo lo que parece más negativo acabará por volverse positivo. Lo que más reprocha Jesús a sus discípulos no son sus fallos humanos, sino su falta de fe. El autor ofrece aquí un sencillo itinerario para fortalecerla.

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 peaceful existence that penetrates every area of your life and calls you to a deeper relationship with the Lord. This is the second of Fr. Jacques’ books in the “Nine Days To” series.

Estar en paz es parte esencial de la vocación cristiana, más aún en nuestros días, marcados por tantos miedos, y tanta agitación y ansiedad. Todos experimentamos la urgencia de recibir la paz de Dios, y es ese el gran regalo que podemos transmitir a los demás. Pero, ¿cómo encontrarla? ¿Cómo recuperarla cuando la hemos perdido? Mediante la oración confiada, la humildad y el perdón, la aceptación de uno mismo, y el deseo de vivir en el instante presente. Jacques Philippe es sacerdote francés de la Comunidad de las Bienaventuranzas, y autor de numerosos libros de espiritualidad.

Le beatitudini riportate dal Vangelo di Matteo non sono facili da comprendere, perché sono paradossali e addirittura scioccanti. Eppure formano un testo straordinario, che contiene tutta la novità evangelica, la sua saggezza e la sua forza. Le parole pronunciate da Gesù vanno naturalmente lette nel loro contesto, immaginando le folle che vengono da ogni parte per ascoltarlo. È alla vista di quelle persone che egli sale sul monte, si siede e comincia a insegnare proclamando le beatitudini. Quelle folle hanno sete di guarigione, di luce e di felicità. E Gesù risponde a quelle richieste, ma in modo diverso da come ci si potrebbe aspettare. Ciò che egli propone non è una felicità umana secondo l’immagine abituale, ma un’autentica «sorpresa di Dio», che si avvera nel luogo e nel modo più inattesi.

La oración transforma la vida del cristiano. Aporta alegría, luz, fuerza, energía. Pero a menudo, a pesar de la buena voluntad, percibimos que rezamos poco o lo hacemos con poca fe. En esta brevísima guía de oración, el autor, traducido ya a más de veinte lenguas, sugiere un camino para rehacer la propia interioridad: buscar diez minutos diarios de retiro, en casa, en el metro o donde se pueda, y orar. Se dirige a gente que apenas dispone de tiempo, y les ofrece, también de la mano de los santos, una valiosa escuela de oración. Jacques Philippe es sacerdote francés de la Comunidad de las Bienaventuranzas, y autor de numerosos libros de espiritualidad.

Sugerente reflexión sobre cada una de las Bienaventuranzas, su perenne novedad, su sabiduría y su fuerza para transformar el corazón del hombre y renovar el mundo. "El mundo de hoy está enfermo de su orgullo, de su avidez insaciable de riqueza y poder, y no puede curarse sino acogiendo el mensaje de las Bienaventuranzas". La pobreza de espíritu, la primera de ellas, es según el autor la clave de la vida espiritual, de todo camino de santidad y de toda fecundidad. Todas ellas contienen una sabiduría luminosa y libertadora, pero cuesta comprenderlas y practicarlas. En este libro, Jacques Philippe ofrece una sugerente reflexión sobre cada una de ellas, y ayuda a entender cómo contienen toda la novedad del Evangelio, toda su sabiduría y su fuerza para transformar el corazón del hombre y renovar el mundo.

El Espíritu Santo es el Consolador, la fuerza de lo alto que acude en auxilio de nuestra flaqueza. Puede orientar y guiar, gracias a los movimientos que imprime en cada alma. Aprender a reconocerlos y a recibirlos nos ayudará a progresar en la vida cristiana, y a responder a la llamada a la santidad que Dios nos dirige a todos. ¿Cómo dejar que el Espíritu Santo nos asista y nos guíe? ¿Cómo abrirnos lo más posible a su acción, que ilumina nuestra inteligencia y fortalece nuestro corazón? El propósito de este libro, accesible y concreto, es el de mostrarnos las condiciones prácticas que permiten esa docilidad a la acción del Espíritu Santo. Crítica: «Este libro quiere enseñarnos cómo facilitar las inspiraciones del Espíritu Santo en nosotros, cómo descubrirlas, cómo discernirlas, cómo seguirlas, cómo colaborar con la obra de la gracia en nosotros.» P. José Yanzón, San Pablo «La acción del Espíritu Santo no siempre es sensible y no siempre tenemos una luz clarísima. Tenemos que tantear. Pero lo más importante es practicar las actitudes y formas de vida que nos abren a la presencia del Espíritu; y entender qué puede cerrarnos: nuestra forma de ver las cosas, nuestro amor propio, nuestra confianza. Así se va dando esta apertura progresiva que permite que Dios se vaya manifestando. A veces de forma muy clara, y a veces de forma más oscura. Pero si buscamos de verdad, Él sabrá guiarnos.» Jacques Philippe, entrevista en Alfa & Omega

La prière transfigure notre vie chrétienne, elle nous apporte joie, lumière, force, énergie... Or nous constatons souvent, malgré notre bonne volonté, que nous avons du mal à prier, à être fidèle...

«Consideriamo la superficie di un lago sulla quale brilli il sole: se questa sarà calma e tranquilla il sole vi si potrà riflettere quasi perfettamente e tanto più perfettamente quanto più il lago sarà calmo. In caso contrario, l’immagine del sole non vi si potrebbe riflettere. Accade un po’ la stessa cosa alla nostra anima, nei confronti di Dio».

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 Trust and Love 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. Fr. Jacques Philippe is well-known for his books on prayer and spirituality. A member of the Community of the Beatitudes, he regularly preaches retreats in France and abroad. He also spends much of his time giving spiritual direction and working for the development of the Community in Asia and Oceania where he travels frequently. View Fr. Jacques Philippe''s website and App (www.frjacquesphilippe.com)

"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 revisits some of the themes covered in that book and develops new insights that are both profound and practical. These reflections guide us with simplicity on the path to intimacy with God, helping us to develop an actual taste for personal prayer. This "school of prayer" opens us up to the encounter with God that transforms us from within. View Fr. Jacques Philippe''s website and App (www.frjacquesphilippe.com)

How do I find fulfillment in life? How do I obtain happiness? Despite a multitude of self-help books in recent years, these eternal questions have become increasingly urgent in today’s directionless world. Author Jacques Philippe provides some answers. In his new book, Called to Life, he explains that a complete and fulfilled life is much more assured when we stop trying to chart our own course, when we realize that we are essentially creatures called by God. He goes on to describe where and how these calls take place: the events of life, the Word of God in Scripture, and interior motions of the Holy Spirit. Learning to recognize and follow these calls is what leads to a happy and full life. Called to Life includes a special section on how to read Sacred Scripture prayerfully (Lectio Divina), making this a timely source of inspiration and guidance following up on the recommendations of Pope Benedict XVI and the 2008 Synod of Bishops on the Word of God.

In the School of the Holy Spirit will help you get to know the Sanctifier of your soul. It will lead you to be more attentive to the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life as you learn to love the third person of the Holy Trinity. Philippe explains the rewards of being attentive to the Holy Spirit and provides simple and concrete ways to grow in this inner sensitivity. In his clear and simple style, he illustrates his points with many examples from modern life. In the School of the Holy Spirit is a valuable aid in your own spiritual journey.

Interior Freedom leads one to discover that even in the most unfavorable outward circumstances we possess within ourselves a space of freedom that nobody can take away, because God is its source and guarantee. Without this discovery we will always be restricted in some way and will never taste true happiness. Author Jacques Philippe develops a simple but important theme: we gain possession of our interior freedom in exact proportion to our growth in faith, hope, and love. He explains that the dynamism between these three theological virtues is the heart of the spiritual life, and he underlines the key role of the virtue of hope in our inner growth. Written in a simple and inviting style, Interior Freedom seeks to liberate the heart and mind to live the true freedom to which God calls each one.

Many people today are thirsty for God and feel a desire for an intense, personal prayer life that is deep and ongoing. But they encounter obstacles that prevent them from following the path seriously, and especially from persevering on it. Time for God was written with these desires and difficulties in mind. In Time for God, author Jacques Philippe mainly concentrates on mental prayer: prayer that consists of facing God in solitude and silence for a time in order to enter into intimate, loving communion with him. Practicing this kind of prayer regularly is considered by all spiritual masters to be an indispensable path that gives access to genuine Christian life—a path to knowing and loving God that empowers us to respond to his call to holiness addressed to each individual. Philippe draws on years of experience as a spiritual guide to illuminate the fundamental principles of mental prayer and describes some common mistakes and misconceptions that can lead it astray. With simplicity and clarity he explains the foundational principles for a healthy prayer life and gives advice for overcoming the various obstacles that arise when one sets off on the path of interior prayer.

¡ Si conocieras el don de Dios! Así se dirige Jesucristo a la mujer de Samaría, junto al pozo de Sicar. Quien conoce ese don, lo conoce todo. La existencia cristiana no consiste en realizar esfuerzos tensos e inquietos, sino en acoger el don de Dios. El cristianismo no es una religión del esfuerzo, sino de la gracia divina. Ser cristiano no es cumplir una lista de cosas que hay que hacer, sino acoger, mediante la fe, el don que se nos ofrece gratuitamente. Jacques Philippe, con ese telón de fondo, trata así de la apertura al Espíritu Santo, la oración, la libertad interior, la paz de corazón, etc., invitando a los lectores "a anticipar la Pentecostés de amor y misericordia que Dios desea derramar sobre nuestro mundo".

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, Thérèse 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 prayer The theological virtues and the Eucharist

«Supplica lo Spirito Santo di mettere in te il desiderio di amare Dio e chiedigli anche di non lasciarti mai riposare in questa ricerca! Allora sarai beato!». L’autore spiega che cosa significhi accogliere e mettere in pratica le ispirazioni dello Spirito Santo.