Abandonment to Divine Providence: Day 23~Ch 10-11 (Book 3)

Today is Day 23 of Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade. In this episode, Fr. de Caussade guides us through teachings on the dangers of intellect divorced from piety and humility.

Chapter 10 begins with a compelling assertion: the faithful soul derives unprecedented strength from humility and submission to the will of God, a stark contrast to the destructive pride that led Lucifer to fall. Fr. de Caussade reminds us that all knowledge and divine revelations are inconsequential without a genuine love for God's sovereign will. He elaborates on how a simple soul, infused with faith, finds beauty and order in God’s design, even amidst chaos and confusion. This reliance on the divine order empowers the faithful to meet the arrogance and disorder of others with gentleness and respect, embodying a steadfast pursuit of God’s will amidst all relational complexities.