J.] ''It is divided into two unequal parts, the first containing a treatise on total abandonment to Divine Providence, and the second, letters of direction for persons leading a spiritual life. de Caussade's ''Abandon ? la Providence Divine,'' edited, to the great benefit of many souls, by Fr. The present book gives an English translation of the tenth French Edition of Fr. His works have gone through many editions and have been republished, and translated into several foreign languages. His death took place at Toulouse in 1751. Jean Pierre de Caussade was one of the most remarkable spiritual writers of the Society of Jesus in France in the 18th Century. This is a work one reads again and again, always with gratitude and astonishment.' -Donald Spoto, Author of Blue Angel and The Dark Side of Geniusĭescription: ''The Rev. It's a little book that rightly rejects the spirituality of fear and trembling (and the modern preoccupation with dreary self-absorption) in favor of an abiding trust in God's active benevolence. The book is a mystery of its own - and is definitely not for Christians only.' -Rabbi Joshua Chasan 'Abandonment to Divine Providence is a classic perhaps more necessary now than ever before. a book for all those who truly seek God.' -Dom David Knowles 'Father de Caussade has a wonderful way of encouraging the doubtful, of nurturing the personal surrender that is so much a part of the development of faith. Description: For more than 250 years, this simple classic of inspiration has guided readers of all faiths to the open-hearted acceptance of God's will that is the sure path to serenity, happiness, and spiritual peace.

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