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Godsplaining

Contemporary Spirituality: Abandonment to Divine Providence

May 2, 2024
Discussing themes from 'Abandonment to Divine Providence': Jansenism, Blessed Mother's influence, 'abandonism', simplicity, holiness, purity of heart. Exploring historical context of Jansenism, grace vs. works in spirituality, practice of abandonment to divine providence, living in the present moment.
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Quick takeaways

  • Selecting suitable spiritual literature is vital for growth, avoid texts that do not resonate with personal spirituality.
  • Abandoning to Divine Providence involves yielding to God's will while maintaining an active life, requiring simplicity and purity of heart.

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The Importance of Spiritual Reading

Exploring the significance of spiritual reading, the podcast discusses the impact of certain novices' readings on their spiritual journey. Reference is made to challenging readings such as St. Catherine of Siena's Dialogues and enlightening ones like Vicar's Life of Saint Dominic. The podcast emphasizes the value of selecting suitable spiritual literature for growth and avoiding texts that may not resonate with personal spirituality.

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