Episode 4 -- Abandonment to Divine Providence Bk 1 ch 1.3 -- Active and Passive Fidelity is Possible

In what does sanctity consist?

The active fulfillment of our duties before God and the passive acceptance of all He allows. De Caussade makes this fundamental distinction for understanding our spiritual lives. We must seek to do all that God asks. But then he also leads us to a loving acceptance of the actions of His Providence.