Abandonment to Divine Providence (Illustrated)

Download or read book Abandonment to Divine Providence (Illustrated) written by Jean-Pierre de Caussade and published by . This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abandonment to Divine Providence by Rev. Jean-Pierre de Caussade S.J.: Illustrated: — A Catholic Classic! — Complete Edition: Includes Two Parts in Nine Books: The Treatise and The Letters — Includes Illustrations by 18th Century artist, William Turner — Includes an Index of Scripture References Publisher: This Paperback Edition is 6" x 9". Also available: 5" x 8" Paperback Edition and Kindle Edition. Summary: Godis to be found in the simplest of our daily activities and especiallythrough total surrender to whatever is His will for each of us. That isthe message of this 18th-century inspirational classic by Jean-Pierrede Caussade. Its encouragement to "live in the present moment,"accepting everyday obstacles with faith, humility and love, has guidedgenerations of believers to holiness and spiritual peace. Thisspecial volume of the famous spiritual treatise also includes the manyinsightful letters of Father de Caussade on the practice ofself-abandonment. These numerous letters provide a great additionalsource of wisdom and practical guidance for how to grow in abandonmentand to deepen our union with God in our daily lives. De Caussadeshows that this practice of self-abandonment to God's will is the keyto attaining true peace and virtue, and that it is readily available toall people - from beginners to those well advanced in the spirituallife. He also shows how to determine what God's will is for us. Hereveals that it is not extraordinary feats that God expects for ourgrowth in holiness, but rather heroic attention to every detail in ourlives and humble acceptance of our daily lot in life as coming from Hishand. The rich spiritual lessons in this book have stood thetest of time, offering real and practical assistance to all peoplebecause its message is simple and clear, one that the reader will findto be a rare treasure of inspiration and direction to be referred toagain and again. This Edition includes further Illustrations by William Turner. Publisher: Catholic Way Publishing — Click on the Publisher Name in the Title for more Catholic Paperback and E-Books — Go to our website: CatholicWayPublishing dot com for more Catholic E-Books We hope you enjoy this release!