{"product_id":"habits-of-freedom","title":"Habits of Freedom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/8056\/8629\/files\/Award-Winners-2021_RIBBON_2.png?v=1732894172\" style=\"float: left; height: 100px; width: 100px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded second place for classical spirituality by the Catholic Media Association.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo you feel exhausted, anxious, or distracted? Do you want to free your mind from mental clutter?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopular retreat leader and spiritual director Fr. Christopher Collins, SJ, says that if you turn your heart to God you will find clarity and spiritual peace. In \u003cem\u003eHabits of Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e, Collins offers you five practical tools to help you develop a habit of daily discernment that will lead to inner calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the wisdom of St. Ignatius Loyola and his renowned Spiritual Exercises, Collins offers practical spiritual exercises for incorporating five tools into your daily life to help you de-stress, organize your thoughts, and experience the calming presence of Jesus. These are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eallowing God to show you the signs of oncoming anxiety and mental breakdown;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeveloping the ancient practice of spiritual discernment to help analyze your moods and perceptions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einterpreting life events with an eye toward personal growth and resiliency;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epracticing detachment from negative influences; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eengaging in interior sensitivity to how God works to bring you peace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHabits of Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent resource for spiritual directors, individuals, and parish groups seeking practical material that speaks to people from a variety of backgrounds and seasons of life. The book is easily adaptable for small groups and retreats and includes a built-in study guide for group use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67640336547930,"sku":"1-64680-123-7","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/1367\/3818\/files\/9781646801237.jpg?v=1791488445","url":"https:\/\/deaconstore.com\/products\/habits-of-freedom","provider":"Deacon Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}