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Jean Pierre de Caussade
d. 1751
Best known for the spiritual classic Abandonment to Divine Providence, this French Jesuit writer taught that everyday life can become a place of trust, surrender, and deep attention to God. His simple but searching guidance has continued to speak to readers far beyond his own century.
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Abandonment; or, Absolute Surrender to Divine Providence
by Jean Pierre de Caussade
About the author
Born in Cahors, France, on March 7, 1675, Jean-Pierre de Caussade became a Jesuit in 1693 and spent many years teaching before serving in spiritual ministry. He later worked closely with the Visitation nuns in Nancy, where his counsel and letters helped shape the work for which he is remembered.
He is most closely associated with Abandonment to Divine Providence, a book drawn from writings attributed to him and often known in English as The Sacrament of the Present Moment. Its central theme is clear and enduring: holiness is not found only in dramatic experiences, but in meeting the duties and interruptions of each day with faith and trust.
De Caussade died in Toulouse on December 8, 1751. Though he wrote in the setting of eighteenth-century French Catholic life, his work still appeals to readers looking for a calm, practical spirituality rooted in patience, surrender, and the belief that grace can be found in ordinary moments.