He is especially known for the work ascribed to him, abandonment to divine providence, and also his work with the nuns of the visitation in nancy, france. This edition has been retypeset using the text of the 1955 edition originally published by burns oates and washbourne, london under the imprimatur of josephus butt, vicarius generalis, westminster, 23rd january 1933. Caussade s counsel, which promises comfort and holiness to every soul with good will, has guided generations of seekers to spiritual peace. Abandonment to divine providence paperback january 1, 2005. Rabbi joshua chasan abandonment to divine providence is a classic perhaps more necessary now than ever before. Self abandonment to divine providence god hides behind the simplest of daily activities.
The best quotes from jean pierre caussade on spirituality. For more than 250 years, this simple classic of inspiration has guided readers of all faiths to the openhearted acceptance of gods will that is the sure path to. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Father caussade is the author of on prayer, abandonment to divine providence, a treatise on prayer from the heart, and spiritual. Buy a cheap copy of abandonment to divine providence. The book is a mystery of its own and is definitely not for christians only. He was spiritual director at the nuns of the visitation at nancy, france from 1733 to.
Its a little book that rightly rejects the spirituality of fear and trembling and the modern preoccupation with dreary selfabsorption in favor of an abiding trust in gods active benevolence. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He also served as the rector of two colleges, and as spiritual director for a jesuit house. Abandonment, or, absolute surrender to divine providence. Abandonment to divine providence catholic spiritual direction. On the virtue of abandonment to divine providence, its nature and excellence. He is especially known for the work ascribed to him, abandonment to divine providence, and also his work with the nuns of the. To be employed in this way is to prevent god from finding an entrance. Self abandonment to divine providence revised and edited by father p. Not a hair falls from our heads without gods divine will.
Abandonment to divine providence image classics book 14. Abandonment to divine providence translated by john beevers ny. Abandonment to divine providence is a classic perhaps more necessary now than ever before. And this fidelity is equally within everyones capacity in both its active and passive exercise. Free copy abandonment to divine providence paperback. Over two hundred years ago, the saintly jesuit gave a series of talks to some visitation sisters in nancy, france. Three sets of texts were chosen from caussades writing for inclusion in for gods greater glory. He eventually earned a doctorate in theology and taught until 1720. In 1693 he became a jesuit and in 1704 was ordained a priest. God is in charge of everything, including the little things. He believed that the present moment is holy and that people should abandon themselves to present, a different perspective when compared with. We may not understand why god does things the way he does, or how our suffering can ultimately be for our good, but we can trust our benevolent lord.
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