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\"Let go and let God.\" This popular phrase captures the essence of
Father Jean-Pierre de Caussade\'s 18th century treatise on trust,
Abandonment to Divine Providence. Do you doubt? Do you suffer? Are
you anxious about the trials of life? Father 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.
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. True
abandonment, he explains, is a trusting, peaceful, and childlike
surrender to the guidance of grace.
In this superb new translation of the celebrated spiritual classic of wisdom, hope, and inspiration, Jean-Pierre de Caussade offers guidance for daily living in communion with God. This exemplary devotional work summons readers to holiness, reveals ways to conquer self-love and pride, and points the way for experiencing each moment as a sacrament. The author shows how God speaks to us through every moment of every day. He encourages a joyous, affirming, selfless abandonment to God. By entering into such active contemplation and facing ourselves honestly and openly, the author assures us, we can achieve the comfort and fulfillment of a life suffused with grace. These timeless spiritual reflections probe the mystery of faith, illuminate the nature of authentic contemplation, and help us recognize and carry out God's purpose in our own lives. They stand as powerful testimony to de Caussade's conviction "that there is nothing easier, more ordinary, more available to all than saintliness."
God hides behind the simplest of daily activities; finding Him is a
matter of total surrender to His will. That's the message of this
18th-century inspirational classic. Its encouragement to "live in
the moment," accepting everyday obstacles with humility and love,
has guided generations of seekers to spiritual peace.
""The will of God has nothing but sweetness, grace, and treasures
for the surrendered soul""
This inspirational classic was compiled more than a century after
the death of its author, the French Jesuit, Jean-Pierre de
Caussade. Gathered from the notes, discussions, and letters that he
left behind, these reflections focus on accepting the will of God
with an open heart, and learning to slow down and live life in the
"sacrament of the present moment."
"I count myself blessed that, at an important juncture in my life,
a wise elder introduced me to the writings of Caussade. From them I
gained not only the guidance I needed to traverse a difficult
terrain, but also a permanent element in my outlook on life: an
appreciation of the operation of God's providence and my need to be
receptive of that providence despite the lack of full understanding
and the pressure of contrary desires."
--Michael Casey, O.C.S.O. from the Introduction
For more than 250 years, this simple classic of inspiration has guided readers of all faiths to the open-hearted acceptance of God's will that is the sure path to serenity, happiness, and spiritual peace.
This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.
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