July 7, 2017: Interview with Fr. Jacques Philippe on Prayer, Part 2
22m
Today, in part two of a special two-part interview Dan speaks with Fr. Jacques Philippe about establishing a successful prayer life and entering into contemplation.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
- What are a few of the most common pitfalls or difficulties that lay people experience in prayer and how can they be avoided?
- Poverty and humility in prayer is most affective in building a strong prayer life.
- A successful prayer life takes time, commitment and determination.
- If my life is very busy, how much time should I devote to prayer daily?
- Should we allow ourselves be discouraged if we fail in our attempt to establish a prayer routine?
- If we feel that God is trying to speak through our religious studies, how should we respond?
Resources:
- Spiritualdirection.com - website
- EWTN Global Catholic Radio
- Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
- EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
- frjacquesphilippe.com - website for Fr. Jacques Philippe
- In the School of the Holy Spirit by Fr. Jacques Philippe
- Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe
- Searching for and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philippe
- Thirsting for Prayer by Fr. Jacques Philippe
- Time for God by Fr. Jacques Philippe
- www.sisterservants.org - website for Casa Maria Convent and Retreat House
- Questions? Send an e-mail to Questions@myavila.com or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location and question.
Author - questions@myavila.com