Ramière, S.J., translated by Algar Thorold, Introduction by David Knowles. Self Abandonment to Divine Providence - Revised and edited by Father P. It is the duty of every Christian to acquire this virtue. He impresses upon the reader, that abandonment may be taught and practiced by repeated acts. When speaking of death to self, he refers to “abandonment” “trust” and “acquiescence”. 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.

Caussade effectively synthesizes both Salesian and Carmelite traditions in this book, which is comprised of his letters and dialogues on prayer. Another source of influence on Caussade were his penitents, the Nuns of the Visitation.įr.

Caussades’s spiritual teaching was derived from two extremely pure sources, St. Caussade’s Self Abandonment to Divine Providence is a book for all those who in the words of St. True abandonment, he explains, is a trusting, peaceful, and childlike surrender to the guidance of grace.Fr. 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. In Abandonment to Divine Providence, 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. Perfect for parishes, schools, or simply a personal introduction to the TAN Classics, these booklets will provide you with a map and compass for navigating the best of Catholic writing!ĭo you doubt? Do you suffer? Are you anxious about the trials of life? The contents of each booklet inlcude: an introduction to the TAN Classic, a Major Events timeline, an Author Biography, a 'How to Read a TAN Classic' section, Words to Know, and much more!

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