Spiritual Counsels: The Life of Abandonment

Jean-Pierre de Caussade, S. J. is known for his teaching on full surrender to God. In this brief work, originally appended to his masterpiece "Abandonment to Divine Providence" but now difficult to find, Caussade gives specific advice on five key topics in the spiritual life: conformity to God's will, daily routines and habits, interior attitudes, dealing with sins and faults, and how to respond when tempted or tried. Two prayers written by this gifted Christian soul-guide round out the short text, making it a perfect way to get a quick introduction to Caussade's spirituality.