Searching for Peace
In this audiobook, we’ll be journeying with Sr. Miriam through Jacque Philippe’s Searching For and Maintaining Peace. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusa
24 sessions
1Day 1Welcome to the Hallow Summer Bookclub! We begin our journey through Searching for and Maintaining Peace with Sr. Miriam. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPreface and Chapter 1
2Day 2Welcome back to Day 2 of this challenge. Today, in Chapter 2, Fr. Philippe explains what peace is and why we must seek it. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 1: Chapter 2
3Day 3We continue today with Chapter 3, where we find encouragement to persevere in the spiritual life. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 1: Chapter 3
4Day 4Welcome to Day 4 of the challenge. In Chapter 4, Fr. Philippe reminds us that the devil uses certain strategies to distance us from God. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 1: Chapter 4
5Day 5Today we'll read Chapter 5, learning why the reasons we lose our peace are always bad reasons. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 1: Chapter 5
6Day 6Welcome back! Today in Chapter 6, Fr. Philippe explains what goodwill is and why it is a necessary condition for peace within. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 1: Chapter 6
7Day 7Welcome back to Day 7 of the challenge. Today we conclude Part 1 as Fr. Philippe continues on the topic of goodwill and peace. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 1: Chapter 7
8Day 8We continue our Summer Bookclub today, beginning Part 2 of the book. Fr. Philippe writes that the reason we lose peace is fear. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 1
9Day 9Today we read Chapter 9. Fr. Philippe begins to explore the reasons why we lose peace. First, we have a hard time believing in Providence. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 2
10Day 10Welcome back to Day 10 of this challenge. Today, Fr. Philippe explains the second reason we lose our peace: fear of suffering. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 3
11Day 11Today we turn to Part 2, Chapter 4, where Fr. Philippe encourages us to grow in confidence of God's Providence through prayer. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 4
12Day 12We continue today with Chapter 5. Here Fr. Philippe discusses detachment and abandonment, which are necessary for peace. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 5
13Day 13Welcome back! In Part 2: Chapters 6 & 7, we are reminded that while God asks for everything, He doesn't necessarily take everything. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapters 6 & 7
14Day 14Welcome to Day 14 of the Summer Bookclub Challenge. Today, Fr. Philippe uses Psalm 23 to remind us that God is always with us. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 8
15Day 15Today, we will read Chapter 9. We hear Fr. Philippe's thoughts on how to maintain our peace even when people close to us are suffering. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 9
16Day 16Welcome to Day 16 of Summer Bookclub. Today, Fr. Philippe reminds us that Jesus is present in all people who suffer. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 10
17Day 17Welcome back! Today, we read of another reason we may lose our peace: the behavior of others who hurt or preoccupy us. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 11
18Day 18We continue with Chapter 12 today. Fr. Philippe reminds us that, "The Lord asks us to bear with patience the faults of others." Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 12
19Day 19Today as we read Chapter 13, we are encouraged to have patience with our own faults and imperfections as well. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 13
20Day 20Welcome to Day 20 of the Summer Bookclub Challenge. Today, Fr. Philippe reminds us that God draws good even from our faults. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 14
21Day 21We turn now to Chapter 15, where Fr. Philippe reminds us of the path we should take when we have committed some kind of fault. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 15
22Day 22In Chapter 16, Fr. Philippe discusses the loss of peace we can experience when, faced with a decision, we are unable to see clearly. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 16
23Day 23Welcome back. Today in Chapter 17, Fr. Philippe reminds us to joyfully accept our poverty and smallness as means of being perfected by Love. Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 17
24Day 24Congratulations on completing the Summer Bookclub Challenge! In this final chapter, we are encouraged to put Fr. Philippe's words into action! Learn more about the book: https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsusaPart 2: Chapter 18