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“You would be very ashamed if you knew what the experiences you call setbacks, upheavals, pointless disturbances, and tedious annoyances really are. You would realize that your complaints about them are nothing more nor less than blasphemies - though that never occurs to you. Nothing happens to you except by the will of God, and yet [God's] beloved children curse it because they do not know it for what it is.”

Quote by Jean-Pierre de Caussade

Book:Abandonment to Divine Providence
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Abandonment to Divine Providence

This book delves into the philosophical and spiritual implications of placing one's fate in the hands of a divine entity, offering insights into the nature of faith and the human condition. more

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Jean-Pierre de Caussade
Jean-Pierre de Caussade

Jean-Pierre de Caussade was a French writer known for his spiritual writings. Born on March 7, 1675, he dedicated his life to the Catholic faith and the pursuit of spiritual wisdom. His work, particularly 'The Sacrament of the Present Moment,' has had a lasting impact on the fields of spirituality and theology. more

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