Interior Freedom

Name: Interior Freedom
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Jacques Philippe
ISBN: 9781594174582

Author: Jacques Philippe

Narrator: Michael V. Shannon

Unabridged: 3 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Scepter Publishers

Published: 10/29/2024

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christianity, Catholic, Christian Living

Synopsis

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 peoples' actions, the weather, unforeseen events. This list goes on and on.It is possible, though, to gain more control over our interior life.In his book Interior Freedom, Fr. Jacques Philippe shows us that we possess, each of us, inside of us a space of freedom that no-one can take away. Despite the most unfavorable outward circumstances, we can claim our freedom because God is its source and its guarantee. Without this, we will always be in search for something else to fulfill us, and we will never understand true happiness.Fr. Philippe lays out a simple but important theme in Interior Freedom: "We gain possession of our interior freedom in proportion to our growth in faith, hope, and love." He explains that the dynamism between these three theological virtues is the heart of our spiritual life, and he underscores the key role of the virtue of hope in our spiritual 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 of us.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cindy on January 29, 2025

I have 57 highlights in this small book. The central idea of this book is consenting to God’s will with faith and hope rather than resignation. This is the path to love. Truly life-giving book written by a Catholic author but for a catholic (small c) church audience. If you suffer, read this book.......more

Goodreads review by Haley on March 16, 2025

Just the basics we need to be reminded of. Lots of little gems which expound upon familiar Scriptures. "People who haven't learned to love will always feel like victims. They will feel restricted wherever they are. But people who love will never feel restricted." “Refusing to suffer means refusing to......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on March 24, 2014

Confession: I wouldn't have picked this book up if I wasn't part of the Catholic Spiritual Direction book club. And oh! What I would have missed! Fr. Philippe hits a whole box of nails right on the head, puts the house together, and then roofs and sides it. (OK, I took the metaphor too far. But...tha......more

Goodreads review by John on April 27, 2016

This little book is a treasure. Philippe supports each point by many scripture quotes with chapter and verse. There was so much in here that was just perfect. Some of my favorites: 1. When painful stuff happens, we can respond in one of three ways - rebellion, resignation, or consent. Only by consen......more

Goodreads review by Afonso Maria on March 05, 2022

O autor é, aparentemente, um experiente director espiritual. E isso notou-se bem durante a leitura, pois que parecia que era directamente para mim que ele falava. Este livro é absolutamente extraordinário. É de uma clareza e profundidade como vi poucas vezes (vale o que vale, claro). Recomendo muito.......more