Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You: The Life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo

Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You

By Luciano Regolo · Published by TAN Books

Overview

Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You is both a moving spiritual biography and a profound witness to the transforming power of surrender to God’s will. Drawing from the living memory of Don Dolindo Ruotolo through the testimony of his devoted niece Grazia, alongside the careful research of Luciano Regolo, this work reveals the hidden sanctity of a priest whose life became a continual offering to Christ.

From a childhood marked by poverty, suffering, and misunderstanding to years of ecclesial persecution endured in silence, Don Dolindo’s life was forged through obedience, humility, and radical trust in Divine Providence. Though burdened with immense trials, he developed an astonishing intimacy with Christ, becoming a spiritual father whose simple prayer of surrender continues to bring peace and consolation to countless souls around the world.

Interwoven with firsthand accounts, Marian devotion, Eucharistic spirituality, and extraordinary graces, this book offers readers not merely the story of a mystic, but a practical path toward holiness. Don Dolindo demonstrates that true sanctity is not found in comfort or recognition, but in abandoning oneself completely into the loving hands of God.

• Learn Radical Trust: Discover how surrender to God’s will transforms suffering into peace.
• Encounter a Modern Mystic: Explore the extraordinary life of Don Dolindo and his spiritual wisdom.
• Deepen Prayer Life: Grow in Eucharistic devotion, Marian trust, and continual dependence on God.
• Understand Redemptive Suffering: See how trials can become instruments of sanctification.
• Strengthen Faith in Providence: Gain encouragement to trust God even in confusion and hardship.

From the Book

“I hold these pains dear; they are the only homage I can give to God in my misery. For I can only give Him my misery, and this helps me to humble myself.”
— Don Dolindo Ruotolo

Intended Audience

This book is ideal for Catholics carrying heavy crosses, those struggling to trust God amid suffering or uncertainty, and readers drawn to authentic Catholic mysticism rooted in humility, obedience, Marian devotion, and Eucharistic life.

It is especially meaningful for individuals seeking a spirituality that is deeply traditional, profoundly human, and fully centered on surrender to Divine Providence.

Practical use cases include personal spiritual reading, retreat meditation, parish prayer groups, spiritual direction, and devotional study centered on trust in God.

FAQs

Is this book a biography or a devotional?
It is both. The book combines a historically grounded biography with practical spiritual guidance rooted in surrender to God’s will.

Who was Don Dolindo Ruotolo?
Don Dolindo was a twentieth-century Italian priest, mystic, and spiritual writer known for his deep trust in Divine Providence and the famous surrender prayer, “Jesus, I surrender myself to You.”

Does the book focus mainly on miracles and mystical phenomena?
No. While extraordinary graces are discussed, the central focus remains on humility, obedience, suffering, prayer, and fidelity to the Church.

Is this book suitable for readers experiencing suffering or anxiety?
Yes. Many readers find profound comfort and practical spiritual guidance through Don Dolindo’s witness of trust amid hardship.