Self-Knowledge and Self-Surrender

For over two centuries, Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s guidance on abandonment to divine providence has offered readers a path to profound inner peace. Written as letters and spiritual conferences for a community of nuns, this classic teaches that God speaks to the soul not through extraordinary signs, but through the ordinary duties, trials, and joys of each moment. “The present moment,” de Caussade writes, “is a sacrament of God’s will.” With gentle clarity, he invites us to let go of anxious striving and rest in a trusting surrender that transforms every circumstance into an encounter with grace. This modern-English edition preserves the warmth and depth of the original while making its wisdom instantly accessible to today’s reader. Whether you are new to contemplative spirituality or returning to a trusted friend, these pages offer refreshment for the journey. Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.