Self Abandonment to Divine Providence Author:Jean Pierre De Caussade Probably the greatest classic on surrendering our wills to Divine Providence (God's will). Filled with beautiful, penetrating insights, an incredibly rich store of Catholic wisdom. Shows how sanctity is to be attained amidst our common daily activities when performed to perfection and for the love of God. Written to help those who despair of... more » ever becoming holy. A great and famous classic!
Fr. Caussade's Self Abandonment to Divine Providence is a book for all those who in the words of St. Benedict, "Truly seek God". Fr. Caussades's spiritual teaching was derived from two extremely pure sources, St. Francis de Sales and St. John of the Cross.
Another source of influence on Caussade were his penitents, the Nuns of the Visitation. Fr. Caussade effectively synthesizes both Salesian and Carmelite traditions in this book, which is comprised of his letters and dialogues on prayer. Fr. Caussade refers to the Salesian teaching of self-abandonment and simplicity, and the Carmelite emphasis on grace as a dynamic force that enlightens and cleanses the soul.
When speaking of death to self, he refers to "abandonment" "trust" and "acquiescence". He impresses upon the reader, that abandonment may be taught and practiced by repeated acts. It is the duty of every Christian to acquire this virtue.« less