Kenneth Baker, S.J., Author, Inside the Bible That point is: do the will of God to the best of your ability and you will attain peace of soul here and life everlasting hereafter.” “In his famous classic, Father de Caussade makes one point, and he illustrates it in many different ways. Praise for Abandonment to Divine Providence

He was deeply influenced by the writings of both Saint Francis de Sales and Saint John of the Cross. He also served as the rector of two colleges, and as spiritual director for a Jesuit house. (1675–1751) was a French Jesuit priest and author, most well-known for this famous treatise, Abandonment to Divine Providence, and also his letters to the Visitation nuns, where he served as confessor and spiritual director. 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.įr. 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. 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.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. 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.

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