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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.
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.
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."
""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.
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, "Abandonment to Divine
Providence" by Jean-Pierre de Caussade. Its encouragement to "live
in the moment," accepting everyday obstacles with humility and
love, has guided generations of seekers to spiritual peace. There
are just a few books that a person will keep on his or her shelf
over the years and read again and again. Many have found such a
book in "Abandonment to Divine Providence." In this timeless
classic, de Caussade presents the simple gospel message that Jesus
lived each and every moment of his life. "My meat is to do the will
of my Father in heaven." De Caussade has a way of saying the same
basic truth in so many ways but it never seems to tire the reader.
Perhaps this is simply because one never gets tired of hearing the
truth. For all its simplicity, "Abandonment to Divine Providence"
serves as a companion to the gospel itself. When the reader is
open, De Caussade's words touch the heart urge the person to take
the words of Jesus to the young man...."give up everything and
follow me." It is the decision that doesn't bring instant
transformation; it gives the direction for the journey and the
words to pray each moment "all is yours Lord. I want what you want
in all things." "Abandonment to Divine Providence" is highly
recommended for anyone who has felt a growing desire to surrender
to Christ. De Caussade's words are not just the theology of
self-giving but they also treat the specific joys and struggles
that come with that surrender of self to God. "Abandonment to
Divine Providence" is a book which will never grow old.
Jean-Pierre de Caussade was one of the most remarkable spiritual
writers of the Society of Jesus in France in the 18th Century. His
death took place at Toulouse in 1751. His works have gone through
many editions and have been republished, and translated into
several foreign languages. BOOK I. ON THE VIRTUE OF ABANDONMENT TO
DIVINE PROVIDENCE; ITS NATURE AND EXCELLENCE. BOOK II. ON THE STATE
OF ABANDONMENT. LETTERS ON THE PRACTICE OF ABANDONMENT TO DIVINE
PROVIDENCE. FIRST BOOK. ON THE ESTEEM FOR AND LOVE OF THIS VIRTUE.
SECOND BOOK. THIRD BOOK. ON THE OBSTACLES TO ABANDONMENT. FOURTH
BOOK. THE FIRST TRIALS OF SOULS CALLED TO THE STATE OF ABANDONMENT.
ARIDITIES, WEAKNESSES AND WEARINESS. FIFTH BOOK. FRESH TRIALS,
SUFFERINGS AND PRIVATIONS. SIXTH BOOK. ON THE CONTINUATION OF
TRIALS, AND FEAR OF THE ANGER OF GOD. SEVENTH BOOK. THE LAST
TRIALS. AGONY AND MYSTICAL DEATH. THE FRUIT THEREOF. Includes
letters on the Practice of Self-Abandonment.
This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.
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