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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.
"A spiritual classic of the first order... 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. 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. 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. 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 Genius
| I | On doing our part and leaving the rest to God | 22 |
| II | Embrace the present moment as an ever-flowing source of holiness | 36 |
| III | To surrender to God is to practice every virtue | 59 |
| IV | Complete surrender to the will of God is the essence of spirituality | 72 |
| V | Only complete and true faith enables the soul to accept with joy everything that happens to it | 86 |
| VI | All will be well if we abandon ourselves to God | 99 |
Anonymous
Posted April 27, 2000
I have found this to be the most profound and valuable guide to living the spiritual life. It packages a wealth of wisdom in a short volume, with warmth and good humour. It is worth reading several time a year, and each reading will provide new insights.
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Posted August 3, 2004
This book is second only to the Bible in importance for Christians and any other believers in God.
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Posted December 27, 2000
This is the ONLY book of it's kind that I will EVER read again. You must read each sentance carefully sometimes 2 or 3 times to get the simple, direct message. You must not have any distractions while reading this. Great to go back to for a refresher. It is the most complete, wonderful book I've ever read. Full of hope and joy and moral support. God never looked so good!!
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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.
"A spiritual classic of the first order... 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. The book is a mystery of its own — and is definitely...