Abandonment to Divine Providence: Day 6~Ch 8

In today's episode of the Catholic Audiobook in a Month Podcast, host William Wilson guides us through Day 6 of Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade, reading Chapter 8. Wilson begins with an exploration of quietism, a heresy that distorts the faithful's relationship with God. He references an article from Catholic Answers by Todd Agliaro, which critiques the quietist philosophy—rooted in the notion that the desire for action is offensive to God. Instead of active engagement in faith, quietism promotes a passive surrender that neglects the vital role of obedience to one's duties and the active pursuit of holiness.

Chapter 8 outlines that while God may indeed inspire certain actions that go beyond the usual duties, such inspirations should never disrupt the earnest obligations of one's life. Fr. de Caussade's asserts that the pursuit of holiness does not lie in lofty aspirations disconnected from daily engagements. Rather, true sanctity is achieved through faithful execution of the tasks assigned by God—no matter how mundane they may appear. In this light, he posits that every moment dedicated to such duties is worthwhile.