The rich spiritual lessons in this book have stood the test of time, offering real and practical assistance to all people because its message is simple and clear, one that the reader will find to be a rare treasure of inspiration and direction to be referred to again and again. He reveals that it is not extraordinary feats that God expects for our growth in holiness, but rather heroic attention to every detail in our lives and humble acceptance of our daily lot in life as coming from His hand. He also shows how to determine what God's will is for us. These numerous letters provide a great additional source of wisdom and practical guidance for how to grow in abandonment and to deepen our union with God in our daily lives.ĭe Caussade shows that this practice of self-abandonment to God's will is the key to attaining true peace and virtue, and that it is readily available to all people - from beginners to those well advanced in the spiritual life. This special volume of the famous spiritual treatise also includes the many insightful letters of Father de Caussade on the practice of self-abandonment. Its encouragement to ''live in the present moment,'' accepting everyday obstacles with faith, humility and love, has guided generations of believers to holiness and spiritual peace. That is the message of this 18th-century inspirational classic by Jean-Pierre de Caussade. God is to be found in the simplest of our daily activities and especially through total surrender to whatever is His will for each of us.

With a deluxe leatherette hardcover, a satin ribbon, golden gilded edges, reinforced sides for longevity, smyth-sewn binding, and gold foil, this edition of Abandonment to Divine Providence will both guide your path to humility and surrender and beautify your home.This ebook cannot be sold to the United Kingdom. To help show the worth of this spiritual classic to every Catholic library, we are proud to publish this beautiful edition. True abandonment, he explains, is a trusting, peaceful, and childlike surrender to the guidance of grace.

With wisdom and gentleness he teaches how to practice complete submission to the will of God in every situation, whether we are beginners or seasoned travelers on the way of perfection. Abandonment to Divine Providence by Caussade, Jean Pierre de, d. 'Let go and let God.' This popular phrase captures the essence of Father Jean-Pierre de Caussade's eighteenth-century treatise on trust, Abandonment to Divine Providence.ĭo you doubt? Do you suffer? Are you anxious about the trials of life?įather de Caussade offers the one sure solution to any spiritual difficulty: abandon yourself entirely to God by embracing the duties of your station in life. An illustration of two cells of a film strip.

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