Interior freedom

Interior Freedom leads one to discover that even in the most difficult circumstances we possess within ourselves a space of freedom that nobody can take away, because God is its source and guarantee. Without this discovery we will always be restricted in some way and will never taste true happiness. Author Jacques Philippe develops a simple but important theme: we gain possession of our interior freedom in exact proportion to our growth in faith, hope, and love. He explains that the dynamism between these three theological virtues is the heart of the spiritual life, and he underlines the key role of the virtue of hope in our inner growth.

Freedom and acceptance. The search for freedom -- Accepting ourselves -- Accepting suffering -- Accepting other people -- The present moment. Freedom and the present moment -- "To love" has a present tense only -- We can suffer for only one moment -- "Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day" -- Tomorrow can take care of itself -- Live, instead of waiting to live -- Availability to other people -- Psychological time and interior time -- The dynamism of faith, hope, and love. The theological virtues -- The three outpourings of the Holy Spirit -- Vocation and the gift of faith -- St. Peter's tears, and the gift of hope -- Pentecost and the gift of charity -- The fire that lights up, burns, and transfigures -- The dynamism of the theological virtues -- Love needs hope; hope is based on faith -- The key role of hope -- Dynamism of sin, dynamism of grace -- Hope and purity of heart -- From law to grace. Law and grace -- "Where the spirit rules, there is freedom" : the difference between freedom and licentiousness --The trap of the law -- Learning to love : giving and receiving freely -- Spiritual poverty and freedom. The need to be -- Pride and spiritual poverty -- Spiritual…