{"product_id":"habits-of-freedom","title":"Habits of Freedom","description":"\u003cp\u003e5 Ignatian Tools for Clearing Your Mind and Resting Daily in the Lord\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Christopher S. Collins, SJ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you feel exhausted, anxious, or distracted? Do you want to free your mind from mental clutter?\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 Habits of Freedom, 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\u003cp\u003eallowing God to show you the signs of oncoming anxiety and mental breakdown;\u003cbr\u003edeveloping the ancient practice of spiritual discernment to help analyze your moods and perceptions;\u003cbr\u003einterpreting life events with an eye toward personal growth and resiliency;\u003cbr\u003epracticing detachment from negative influences; and\u003cbr\u003eengaging in interior sensitivity to how God works to bring you peace.\u003cbr\u003eHabits of Freedom 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\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003ePages: 128\u003cbr\u003eTrim size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781646801237\u003cbr\u003eImprint: Ave Maria Press\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43321427034210,"sku":"9781646801237","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2778\/2626\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-10at1.40.07PM.png?v=1789062024","url":"https:\/\/celticcovecatholicbookstore.org\/products\/habits-of-freedom","provider":"Celtic Cove Catholic Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}