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 [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location and question.