Jean Pierre de Caussade was a French Jesuit priest and writer whose work centers on embracing divine providence in every moment. His writings emphasize trust in God's guidance and a serene surrender to His will. Caussade ministered to the Nuns of the Visitation in Nancy, and his philosophy continues to resonate with those seeking deeper spiritual connection.
In Abandonment to Divine Providence, Jean-Pierre de Caussade explains how God invites Christians live holy lives by trusting his divine providence. Caussade's book was first published in French in 1861. This rejuvenated paraphrase of an older English translation captures Cassaude's timeless observations in the language of the present.
This is a book of profound spirituality that the 18th century author did not know he had written. It was compiled and published over a century after his death by Visitation nuns who, fortunate for the world, saved his letters and conference notes.
Rev. Jean Pierre de Caussade, an influential 18th-century Jesuit writer, authored "Abandon a la Providence-Divine." This English translation of the tenth French edition, edited by Fr. H. Ramiere, includes practical "Letters of Direction" that address objections and provide valuable guidance, enhancing the book's significance for readers.