Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

The Sacrament of the Present Moment

• Abandonment to Divine Providence
• Abandonment to Divine Providence: With Letters of Father de Caussade on the Practice of Self-Abandonment
• The Practice of the Presence of God (Paraclete Essentials)
• The Joy of Full Surrender (Paraclete Essentials)
• Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence
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In this superb new translation of the celebrated spiritual classic of wisdom, hope, and inspiration, Jean-Pierre de Caussade offers guidance for daily living in communion with God. This exemplary devotional work summons readers to holiness, reveals ways to conquer self-love and pride, and points the way for experiencing each moment as a sacrament.

The author shows how God speaks to us through every moment of every day. He encourages a joyous, affirming, selfless abandonment to God. By entering into such active contemplation and facing ourselves honestly and openly, the author assures us, we can achieve the comfort and fulfillment of a life suffused with grace.

These timeless spiritual reflections probe the mystery of faith, illuminate the nature of authentic contemplation, and help us recognize and carry out God's purpose in our own lives. They stand as powerful testimony to de Caussade's conviction "that there is nothing easier, more ordinary, more available to all than saintliness."