![]() Abandoning yourself to divine providence is an example of excellent Christian work. This edition has been re-typeset using the text of the 1955 edition originally published by Burns Oates and Washbourne, London under the imprimatur of Josephus Butt, Vicarius Generalis, Westminster, 23rd January 1933. In fact, because of this fear, the work was kept unpublished until 1861. 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. "Self -abandonment, is itself the work of God: While he strips of everything the souls who give themselves absolutely to him, God gives them something which takes the place of all of light, wisdom, life and force: this gift is his love".įr. ![]()
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