Prayer: Oxygen for the Soul by 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, 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: Why we should pray – even when it’ s full of poverty, pitfalls, and dark nightsAwakening your thirst for God’ s love – and recognizing his thirst for yoursOvercoming obstacles to receiving God’ s graceThe high-stakes role of prayer in spiritual combatStrategies for salvaging a “ failed” prayer session 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. Read more