Contemporary Spirituality: Abandonment to Divine Providence
May 2, 2024
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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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Understanding Divine Providence and Abandonment
Delving into the concept of Divine Providence and abandonment, the episode highlights the works of 18th-century French Jesuit Kosod on spiritual practices. It contrasts quietism with abandonmentism, focusing on the idea of yielding to God's will while maintaining an active life. Emphasis is placed on simplicity, purity of heart, and patience as essential dispositions for living out abandonmentism.
Present Moment Awareness and Surrender
Examining the connection between present moment awareness and surrender to God's will, the podcast draws parallels between Kosod's teachings and Saint Faustina's spirituality. Faustina's prayer emphasizing trust in the present moment is highlighted as a reflection of abandonment to Divine Providence. The discussion encourages listeners to embrace simplicity, focus on the present moment, and offer their hearts to God for His greater glory.
On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick delve into the themes of "Abandonment to Divine Providence", by Jean Pierre Coussade.
Topics such as heresey of Jansenism, the Blessed Mother's influence in the book, 'abandonism', the themes of simplicity and holiness, what 'abandonment' truly is in the Christian sense, and purity of heart are also dicussed.
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