Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence

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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 ever becoming holy. A great and famous classic! 480 pgs,Father Jean-Pierre de Caussade was born at Cahors, France in 1675. He is commonly recognized for his instructional letters to the Nuns of the Visitation, whom he served as a spiritual director for seven years. In addition, he spent some time preaching in southern and central France, as well as serving as a theological student director in Toulouse. Jean-Pierre also served as a college rector. He died on December 8, 1751. Father Caussade is the author of *On Prayer* , *Abandonment to Divine Providence* , *A Treatise on Prayer from the Heart* , and *Spiritual Letters*.* * *cited among [FSSP seminary's vocation page's recommended readings](http://www.fsspolgs.org/vocations/discernment/)ref:16.105 (cf. in relation to living in the present moment, how God wills "the one thing necessary" in the present moment):> LETTER 18: TO SISTER MARIE-THÉRÈSE DE VIOMÉNIL The same subject> 1\. In a very few words, dear Sister, I can tell you what will serve to lighten your grief and regret: all things come from God, while, on our side, everything consists in acquiescing in God’s Will. Whether we wish or no, [it is always fulfilled](https://isidore.co/aquinas/summa/FP/FP019.html#FPQ19A6THEP1); let us with all the energy of our will make ourselves at one with it, and thus have henceforth nothing to fear.