Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness
By Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure and St. Claude de la Colombière · Published by TAN Books
Overview
Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence is one of the Church's most beloved guides to abandoning oneself completely to God's loving will. Drawing upon Sacred Scripture, timeless Catholic theology, and the spiritual wisdom of Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure and St. Claude de la Colombière, this classic work reveals that true peace is not found in controlling life's circumstances but in confidently entrusting every joy, sorrow, success, and trial to Divine Providence.
With remarkable clarity and pastoral warmth, the authors address enduring questions about suffering, unanswered prayer, God's permissive will, and the mystery of evil. Rather than offering abstract theology, they provide practical guidance for cultivating serenity, overcoming anxiety, and discovering lasting happiness through complete confidence in God's loving plan. Whether facing seasons of uncertainty or simply seeking a deeper spiritual life, readers will find this little masterpiece a faithful companion on the road to holiness.
What This Book Offers:
- A Clear Understanding of Divine Providence: Learn how God's loving will governs every aspect of life.
- Peace Amid Suffering: Discover how trials can become opportunities for grace and spiritual growth.
- Answers to Difficult Questions: Explore Catholic teaching on suffering, prayer, and the existence of evil.
- Daily Spiritual Encouragement: A compact, pocket-sized companion ideal for frequent meditation and reflection.
- Grow in Complete Trust: Learn to surrender every circumstance to God's wise and loving care.
- Overcome Fear and Anxiety: Replace worry with the peace that comes from confidence in Divine Providence.
- Deepen Your Prayer Life: Discover how surrender transforms prayer into a living relationship of trust.
- Find Lasting Serenity: See life's joys and crosses through the lens of God's eternal plan.
- Strengthen Your Faith: Draw encouragement from one of the Church's enduring spiritual classics on abandonment to God.
From the Book
"True peace and happiness are found in accepting God's holy will with confidence and love."
— Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence
Intended Audience
This book is ideal for Catholics seeking greater trust in God's providence, those enduring suffering or uncertainty, and anyone longing for deeper interior peace. It is especially valuable for spiritual reading, retreats, Eucharistic adoration, and daily meditation, offering timeless guidance for living with confidence in God's loving care.
FAQs
What is meant by "trustful surrender"?
It is the wholehearted acceptance of God's providential will, trusting that He lovingly directs every circumstance for our ultimate good and salvation.
Does the book address suffering and unanswered prayer?
Yes. It thoughtfully explains how Catholics can understand suffering, evil, and seemingly unanswered prayers within God's loving plan.
Is this book practical for everyday life?
Absolutely. Though rooted in profound spiritual theology, its advice is clear, practical, and readily applicable to the ordinary challenges of daily living.
Key Themes
- Trust in Divine Providence: Finding peace through complete confidence in God's loving will.
- The Meaning of Suffering: Understanding trials as opportunities for grace and sanctification.
- Prayer and Abandonment: Learning to unite every circumstance to God's providential care.
- Interior Peace: Cultivating serenity amid uncertainty through faithful surrender to Christ.
- SKU:
- 982
- ISBN-13:
- 9780895552167
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pages:
- 140
- Publication Date:
- 10/1/1984
- SKU:
- 982
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/Preview_TrustfulSurrender.pdf
- Height:
- 6.00
- Width:
- 4.00
72 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
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An Outstanding Book that I have had for 30 years,
I gave them to members of our Latin Mass Parish. I should have purchased more!
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Excellent
Excellent
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Beautifullly humble
Great lessons. The book provides a road map as to how to approach thing, large and small in our lives. A woman who recommended it to me summed up the books value. She said she keeps it on her nightstand and refers to it many nights.
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What a Blessing
One of the best books Ive ever read and so easy to understand¶ Ive given several away! If you want to live in Peace in a world full of chaos¶ I highly recommend this book!
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Uplifting
This is beautiful understanding that explains very well why we need to will what God will. Why God allow evil in this world
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Good spiritual read for all!
Good spiritual read for all!
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I have had this book for over 30 years
It was such a blessing to be able to get some to share with others!
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Put all 10 out to
Put all 10 out to share and they disappeared. Great books from TAN...always!! Thank you!
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Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence
I have loved this book for meditation and spiritual growth over the years. I am excited to share it with my friends over this Christmas season. Thank you for the generous offer. God bless your ministry.
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Surrender
A great book to understand that all must be surrendered to Him.
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Challenging and comforting!
I love the beautiful reminders to surrender to Gods Will trusting He loves us beyond comprehension. This is my reading before the Blessed Sacrament! Thank you for making it available to share as well!
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Powerful Resource
I'vebeen taking this slender volume with me to Adoration every Friday, and the riches and challenges found therein have provided a wealth of spiritual growth and a growing closer to Our Lord. I think every serious Catholic should read and pray with this book!
