Inspired by Pope Francis's call to dedicate 2024 to a profound "symphony" of prayer, Father Jacques Philippe will delve into the essence of perseverance in prayer. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Luke 18, where Jesus encourages us to "pray always and never give up," we'll explore what sustains our steadfastness in communing with the Divine. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your spiritual life and experience the joy of prayer.
Speaker: Father Jacques Philippe
Topic: Prayer
Date/Time: Thursday, May 30, 1-2 PM EST
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Speaker Bio: Jacques Philippe was born on March 12, 1947 in Lorraine, France. After studying mathematics in college, he spent several years teaching and doing scientific research. In 1976, he met the recently-founded Community of the Beatitudes, and, answering the Lord’s call, he became a brother in the community. He then spent several years in Jerusalem and Nazareth immersing himself in the study of Hebrew and the Jewish roots of Christianity, before studying theology and canon law in Rome. He also began his work as a spiritual director, working in the formation of priests and seminarians of the community. In 1985 he was ordained a priest and in 1994 he returned to France where he assumed various responsibilities including spiritual direction, the formation of new members in the Community, and participation in its General Counsel. He began preaching retreats regularly in France and abroad and has consolidated his principal retreat themes into twelve books on spirituality. These books have sold over a million copies in 24 languages. Jacques Philippe’s writings on themes such as prayer, interior freedom, and peace of heart have become classics of modern Catholic spirituality. All of his books in English are available through Scepter Publishers. In recent years, he has devoted himself primarily to traveling worldwide to preach retreats and missions, as well as working for the development of the Community.
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