Interior Freedom by Jacques Philippe
A Four-Week Reading and Discussion Group
June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: Pay What You Can!
Interior Freedom, by Fr. Jacques Philippe, explores the concept of true freedom as an internal state, emphasizing its connection to God and the virtues of faith, hope, and love. It encourages readers to find freedom not in external circumstances but in a growing relationship with God and within themselves, ultimately leading to peace and fulfillment. A key theme is the importance of accepting oneself, recognizing that God works within our current selves, not some idealized version of ourselves. The book ultimately seeks to guide readers toward finding peace in a chaotic world and achieving a sense of fulfillment through their relationship with God.
How It Works:
Private Online Space: You’ll join a private online group created just for book club participants. Here, you can share reflections, ask questions, and stay connected between meetings.
Free Community Access: If you’re not already part of the wider Eremos.community, you’ll get free access when you join the book club.
Reading Schedule + Study Guide: You’ll receive a simple reading plan and study guide to help you engage with the material each week.
Weekly Online Discussions: We’ll meet once a week for a one-hour Zoom call to dive into that week’s reading together.
Recordings Available: All meetings will be recorded and posted in the group, so you can catch up or rewatch anytime.
Ongoing Access: All resources, discussions, and content will stay available to you for as long as you’re part of the community.
Personal Growth: As you engage with Interior Freedom and participate in the group, you’ll be on a path of real formation and transformation—one that’s challenging but deeply meaningful.
Download Interior Freedom Circle Study Guide (free download)
The Core Themes Explored In This Book
Despite the most challenging situations that can restrain our physical movement, each person has deep inside a place of freedom that no external power can take away because God is its source.
The search for freedom, the acceptance of ourselves, the acceptance of other people, and the acceptance of suffering.
The freedom found in living in the present moment.
Interior freedom is directly related to our growth in faith, hope, and charity.
Love as a gift of grace.
Spiritual poverty and freedom.
About the Author
Fr. Jacques Philippe
Jacques Philippe was born in Lorraine, France, on March 12, 1947. In 1976, he became a brother in the recently-founded Community of the Beatitudes. Then he spent several years in Jerusalem and Nazareth, immersing himself in 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. 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.
Get to Know Your Guide
Kevin Bryant
Kevin Bryant is a board member of Eremos, a board-certified Christian counselor, licensed pastoral counselor, and ordained minister. Based in Pensacola, Florida, he also leads the TRANSFORM Life Recovery Group, offering support in Christian counseling, life recovery, and spiritual formation. Kevin is certified through the Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counselors, licensed with the Federal Association of Christian Counselors and Therapists, and ordained through the National Association of Christian Ministers.