{"num_reviews":8,"add_this":[{"service":"facebook","annotation":""},{"service":"email","annotation":""},{"service":"twitter","annotation":""},{"service":"linkedin","annotation":""}],"gtin":null,"id":2978,"can_purchase":true,"meta_description":"Discover the secret to lasting interior peace in Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade. Learn how to surrender daily anxieties, embrace the \"sacrament of the present moment,\" and trust in God’s loving will through every trial. 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Jean-Pierre de Caussade · Published by TAN Books</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Overview</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">\"Let go and let God.\" This familiar phrase captures the heart of Father Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s spiritual classic, <strong>Abandonment to Divine Providence</strong>. In this timeless work on trust, surrender, and the hidden action of grace, de Caussade shows souls how to find peace not by escaping suffering, but by accepting each moment as permitted by the loving hand of God. Whether you struggle with anxiety, doubt, or the trials of life, this book speaks directly to the restless heart. It offers the one sure remedy for spiritual turmoil: the \"sacrament of the present moment.\" By embracing the duties of your state in life and receiving each circumstance as God's providential will, you discover a peaceful, childlike surrender that remains firm even when His purposes are hidden.</p>\n<div class=\"media-grid\">\n<div class=\"media-grid-item\"><a href=\"https://tandirection.com/podcasts/the-commentaries-abandonment-to-divine-providence/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-iuax7bpgx3/images/stencil/original/image-manager/thecommentaries-abandonment-thumbnail.jpg?t=1726770563\" alt=\"The Commentaries Podcast\" /> </a></div>\n<div class=\"media-grid-item\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;\">The Commentaries</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Go deeper into this spiritual classic with guided commentary on trust, surrender, and Divine Providence.</p>\n<a style=\"color: #fff; background: #870000; border-radius: 5px; display: inline-block; text-decoration: none; font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https://tandirection.com/podcasts/the-commentaries-abandonment-to-divine-providence/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"padding: 10px 20px; display: block;\">View Podcast</span> </a></div>\n</div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li><strong>Conquer Daily Anxiety:</strong> Learn to surrender worry by recognizing God’s hand in every circumstance, no matter how small.</li>\n<li><strong>The Sacrament of the Present Moment:</strong> Discover how holiness is found in the simple, faithful execution of your current duties.</li>\n<li><strong>A Practical Path to Peace:</strong> Find a steady, quiet confidence that God is working for your good even in times of darkness.</li>\n<li><strong>Endure Suffering with Confidence:</strong> Gain the spiritual tools to transform trials into opportunities for deeper union with Christ.</li>\n<li><strong>Childlike Surrender:</strong> Move from a \"spirit of fear\" to a \"spirit of abandonment,\" trusting that God is enough for every need.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Intended Audience</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">This book is ideal for Catholics who struggle with worry, uncertainty, or spiritual discouragement. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to transition from a life of \"spiritual striving\" to a life of \"peaceful resting\" in God’s providential will.</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">FAQs</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Is \"abandonment\" just passivity?</strong><br />Not at all. True abandonment is an active, vigilant fidelity to the present moment and the duties of your state in life, coupled with a refusal to worry about the future.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Is this book only for advanced spiritual souls?</strong><br />No. Fr. de Caussade’s teaching is remarkably simple and accessible, making it one of the best books for beginners and veterans alike.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>How should I read this book?</strong><br />Like most classics, it is best read slowly—perhaps just one or two sections a day—to allow the consoling truths to sink deep into your soul.</p>\n<div style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; padding: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 .5rem;\">Key Themes</h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<li><strong>Divine Providence:</strong> God’s sovereign care in every detail of life.</li>\n<li><strong>Fidelity:</strong> Faithfulness to the task at hand as a means of holiness.</li>\n<li><strong>Interior Peace:</strong> The fruit of total surrender to the Creator.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</section>","show_backorder_message":false,"tags":[],"warranty":"","price":{"without_tax":{"formatted":"$19.95","value":19.95,"currency":"USD"},"tax_label":"Tax"},"detail_messages":"","availability":"","page_title":"Abandonment to Divine Providence","default_shipping_expectation_prompt":"","height":"8.50","cart_url":"https://tanbooks.com/cart.php","show_backorder_availability_prompt":false,"max_purchase_quantity":0,"show_quantity_on_hand":true,"show_default_shipping_expectation_prompt":false,"show_quantity_on_backorder":false,"mpn":null,"upc":"9780895552266","options":[{"id":5050,"type":"Configurable_PickList_Set","display_name":"Format","required":true,"state":"variant_option","partial":"set-rectangle","condition":true,"values":[{"id":9951,"label":"Paperbound","selected":true,"data":"Paperbound"},{"id":9952,"label":"eBook","selected":false,"data":"eBook"},{"id":9953,"label":"MP3 Audio Download","selected":false,"data":"MP3 Audio Download"}]}],"related_products":[{"id":2895,"sku":"TE9661","name":"Abandonment to Divine Providence (eBook)","url":"https://tanbooks.com/products/books/abandonment-to-divine-providence-ebook/","availability":"","rating":5,"brand":null,"category":["eBooks"],"summary":"\"Let go and let God.\" This popular phrase captures the essence of Father Jean-Pierre de Caussade's 18th century treatise on trust, Abandonment to Divine Providence.Do you doubt? 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By Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade · Published by TAN Books
Overview
"Let go and let God." This familiar phrase captures the heart of Father Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s spiritual classic, Abandonment to Divine Providence. In this timeless work on trust, surrender, and the hidden action of grace, de Caussade shows souls how to find peace not by escaping suffering, but by accepting each moment as permitted by the loving hand of God. Whether you struggle with anxiety, doubt, or the trials of life, this book speaks directly to the restless heart. It offers the one sure remedy for spiritual turmoil: the "sacrament of the present moment." By embracing the duties of your state in life and receiving each circumstance as God's providential will, you discover a peaceful, childlike surrender that remains firm even when His purposes are hidden.
The Commentaries
Go deeper into this spiritual classic with guided commentary on trust, surrender, and Divine Providence.
Conquer Daily Anxiety: Learn to surrender worry by recognizing God’s hand in every circumstance, no matter how small.
The Sacrament of the Present Moment: Discover how holiness is found in the simple, faithful execution of your current duties.
A Practical Path to Peace: Find a steady, quiet confidence that God is working for your good even in times of darkness.
Endure Suffering with Confidence: Gain the spiritual tools to transform trials into opportunities for deeper union with Christ.
Childlike Surrender: Move from a "spirit of fear" to a "spirit of abandonment," trusting that God is enough for every need.
Intended Audience
This book is ideal for Catholics who struggle with worry, uncertainty, or spiritual discouragement. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to transition from a life of "spiritual striving" to a life of "peaceful resting" in God’s providential will.
FAQs
Is "abandonment" just passivity? Not at all. True abandonment is an active, vigilant fidelity to the present moment and the duties of your state in life, coupled with a refusal to worry about the future.
Is this book only for advanced spiritual souls? No. Fr. de Caussade’s teaching is remarkably simple and accessible, making it one of the best books for beginners and veterans alike.
How should I read this book? Like most classics, it is best read slowly—perhaps just one or two sections a day—to allow the consoling truths to sink deep into your soul.
Key Themes
Divine Providence: God’s sovereign care in every detail of life.
Fidelity: Faithfulness to the task at hand as a means of holiness.
Interior Peace: The fruit of total surrender to the Creator.