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Father Robert Nixon explores the practical aspects of surrendering to God's will. He begins with a prayer for faith and courage, highlighting the importance of both active and passive submission to God's directives. Emphasizing the diverse ways in which God communicates His will, Father Nixon illustrates how souls in perfect abandonment find fulfillment and union with God. He concludes by affirming the universal nature of surrender to divine will, underscoring its role in various spiritual paths.Episode 13 covers Book 2, Chapter 2, Sections 3-5. LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFFAbandonment to Divine Providence Deluxe Edition - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3VcQPxU">https://bit.ly/3VcQPxU</a>TAN Classics Deluxe Edition Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Vx8Fx2">https://bit.ly/3Vx8Fx2</a>Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4bRf2kg">https://bit.ly/4bRf2kg</a>Abandonment to Divine Providence (Paperbound) - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3x77bju">https://bit.ly/3x77bju</a>Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4aUOltV">https://bit.ly/4aUOltV</a>The Soul of the Apostolate - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3X7blTc">https://bit.ly/3X7blTc</a>Uniformity with God's Will - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Vy2CbB">https://bit.ly/3Vy2CbB</a>The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.Fr. Robert Nixon is your guide for The Commentaries: Abandonment to Divine Providence. Abandonment to Divine Providence is an 18th-century classic that is the answer to modern doubts and anxieties. Author Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade offers the one sure solution to any spiritual difficulty: abandon yourself entirely to God by embracing the duties of your station in life. Join Fr. Robert on this 21-episode journey as he skillfully leads us through the timeless wisdom from the text with a perspective that provides helpful examples and countless ways to apply these lessons in our daily lives.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.comAnd for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

13. Abandonment to Divine Providence: Active Abandonment and Union with God’s Will

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In the second episode of his commentary series on Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Fr. Robert Nixon emphasizes that sanctity lies in fidelity to God's order and submission to His will, as exemplified by the Blessed Virgin Mary. By embracing God's will in every moment, whether mundane or significant, we participate in divine work, achieving sanctity through active and passive fidelity. This approach encourages us to find strength and serenity by wholeheartedly abandoning ourselves to God's providence in our daily duties.Episode 2 covers Book I, Chapter 1, Sections 1-3.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFFAbandonment to Divine Providence Deluxe Edition - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3VcQPxU">https://bit.ly/3VcQPxU</a>TAN Classics Deluxe Edition Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Vx8Fx2">https://bit.ly/3Vx8Fx2</a>Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4bRf2kg">https://bit.ly/4bRf2kg</a>Abandonment to Divine Providence (Paperbound) - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3x77bju">https://bit.ly/3x77bju</a>Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4aUOltV">https://bit.ly/4aUOltV</a>The Soul of the Apostolate - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3X7blTc">https://bit.ly/3X7blTc</a>Uniformity with God's Will - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Vy2CbB">https://bit.ly/3Vy2CbB</a>The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.Fr. Robert Nixon is your guide for The Commentaries: Abandonment to Divine Providence. Abandonment to Divine Providence is an 18th-century classic that is the answer to modern doubts and anxieties. Author Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade offers the one sure solution to any spiritual difficulty: abandon yourself entirely to God by embracing the duties of your station in life. Join Fr. Robert on this 21-episode journey as he skillfully leads us through the timeless wisdom from the text with a perspective that provides helpful examples and countless ways to apply these lessons in our daily lives.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.comAnd for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

2. Abandonment to Divine Providence: Hidden Operations of God, Our Duties, and Sanctification

Fr. Robert Nixon explores how divine action can elevate the ordinary to the supernatural, urging abandonment to God's will as the path to profound sanctity. Father Nixon highlights the danger of distraction from personal spiritual growth by overly fixating on the experiences of saints or the allure of dramatic acts of faith. Instead, he advocates for finding God's grace in the mundane challenges of daily life and emphasizes the importance of being present to God's will in every moment.Episode 9 covers Book 1, Chapter 2, Sections 11 and 12. LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFFAbandonment to Divine Providence Deluxe Edition - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3VcQPxU">https://bit.ly/3VcQPxU</a>TAN Classics Deluxe Edition Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Vx8Fx2">https://bit.ly/3Vx8Fx2</a>Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4bRf2kg">https://bit.ly/4bRf2kg</a>Abandonment to Divine Providence (Paperbound) - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3x77bju">https://bit.ly/3x77bju</a>Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4aUOltV">https://bit.ly/4aUOltV</a>The Soul of the Apostolate - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3X7blTc">https://bit.ly/3X7blTc</a>Uniformity with God's Will - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Vy2CbB">https://bit.ly/3Vy2CbB</a>The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.Fr. Robert Nixon is your guide for The Commentaries: Abandonment to Divine Providence. Abandonment to Divine Providence is an 18th-century classic that is the answer to modern doubts and anxieties. Author Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade offers the one sure solution to any spiritual difficulty: abandon yourself entirely to God by embracing the duties of your station in life. Join Fr. Robert on this 21-episode journey as he skillfully leads us through the timeless wisdom from the text with a perspective that provides helpful examples and countless ways to apply these lessons in our daily lives.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.comAnd for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.