Abandonment to Divine Providence

This book goes hand in hand with titles such as The Sovereignty of God by AW Pink. (A MUST READ)This book isn't just for the Christian... God is Sovereign and Almighty in His Divine Providence and there is not a soul out there that cannot benefit from procuring a greater understanding of it. This is one of the subjects that one will never 'fully' arrive on in this life. What comfort it brings to the soul to see and believe in God's profound, eternal and immeasurable providence in all matters -- great and small.John Piper once quoting Spurgeon I believe- said; 'That dust mote you see floating in the morning sunbeam.... yes, even it's path has been decided by Almighty God - nothing is outside of His control.'So what is the overwhelming message of this book? REST.... Rest in His Sweet Sovereignty!!!! Rest in His Providential Ways!!!! This is another classic that is nothing short of sublime sustenance for the soul.

This is a wonderful treatise on accepting (and loving) God's will in whatever way it is manifested in our lives. My spiritual director recommended this to me, and I've read it over and over, finding new nuggets of wisdom each time.I bought this one as a gift for a seminarian, and I was surprised to find out it was more complete than the version that I have had for years. Nice translation. I might have to get this one for myself.

One of the best books on the Spiritual life, in my humble opinion. I’m not even Roman Catholic, but I can tell this is an Authentic work of the Holy Spirit, much like the Eastern Orthodox works of my own faith. I recommend this book to pretty much everyone. It will change your life, if you let it. +

I live by St. john of the Cross’ writings—so clear, uplifting, practical and healing!

A spiritual classic! Non-catholics can profit from this. I will not write a long review since Caussade often counsels against spiritual reading! He did NOT write this as a book! It is in fact a compilation from personal letters to various nuns made nearly a century after his death! Such was the value of his spiritual advice that these letters were treasured in various religious communities! This is a book I re-read every few years. Bought the Kindle edition because I could not lay my hands on my physical hard copy (temporarily mis-shelved or loaned)! Having two copies is a good thing. Get this and put Caussade's advice into practice in your life! You will be glad you did!

Always a perennial favorite bringing together the beauty of simplicity and true holiness.

Indispensable encouragement for those on the deeper spiritual, but not necessarily on the Carmelite mystical path. [I've actually enjoyed interspersed reading of John of the Cross while taking momentary breaks from 'Abandonment'.] I believe this book will fall into the hands of, or naturally be recommended to, the aspirant at exactly the appropriate moment the Holy Spirit desires it for the soul.

The book is easy to read and contains valuable information, a must read.