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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.

9. Abandonment to Divine Providence: Supernaturalization by Divine Action and the Divine Word

Fr. Robert Nixon discusses divine action as always present and active, though only visible through the eyes of faith. He relays how author Jean-Pierre de Caussade emphasizes that every moment, whether filled with joy or suffering, conceals God's providential work. By recognizing God's will in every aspect of life, individuals can achieve true peace and sanctification. Episode 5 covers Book 1, Chapter 2, Sections 1 and 2. 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.

5. Abandonment to Divine Providence: Divine Action Visible Through the Eyes of Faith

Fr. Robert Nixon emphasizes the sanctity of the present moment as a revelation of God's will. He encourages embracing the present as a source of divine grace, comparing it to a sacrament that guides us toward holiness. Nixon highlights the importance of living in perpetual abandonment to God's will, suggesting that true sanctity is found not in extraordinary acts but in faithfully accepting and responding to the divine will manifest in everyday life. He concludes by underscoring that recognizing and revering God's presence in every moment is key to spiritual growth.Episode 8 covers Book 1, Chapter 2, Sections 9 and 10. 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.

8. Abandonment to Divine Providence: The Revelation of God’s Will Through the Present Moment

<h2>Opening Prayer</h2>
Lord, I acknowledge that no one has power over nature but Thou, the one who made it. I thank Thee for the miracles recorded in Thy Word, which serve as proof of Thy presence and a claim upon my attention. Help me to see Thy hand in the natural and the supernatural alike, remembering that Thou who gavest nature its laws canst alone change them.
I petition Thee for the ability to discern Thy presence in every storm and every plague. Whether Thou workest through the instruments of nature or choosest to act without them, remind me that Thou art the Creator who alone can undo what Thou hast done. Strengthen my faith through the witness of Thy mighty works, which are the buttresses of my hope.
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John 10:1-10



1Amen, amen I say to you: He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up another way, the same is a thief and a robber.&nbsp;2But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.&nbsp;3To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.&nbsp;4And when he hath let out his own sheep, he goeth before them: and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice.&nbsp;5But a stranger they follow not, but fly from him, because they know not the voice of strangers.&nbsp;6This proverb Jesus spoke to them. But they understood not what he spoke to them.&nbsp;7Jesus therefore said to them again: Amen, amen I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.&nbsp;8All others, as many as have come, are thieves and robbers: and the sheep heard them not.&nbsp;9I am the door. By me, if any man enter in, he shall be saved: and he shall go in, and go out, and shall find pastures.&nbsp;10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I am come that they may have life, and may have it more abundantly.
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					<h5 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Blessed John Henry Newman</h5>				
				
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									Blessed John Henry Newman explains that miracles are God’s “claim upon our attention.” They remind us that He who “gave nature its laws, alone can change those laws.” This aligns with the Church Fathers‘ defense of the Supernatural. In the Liturgical life, we see this most clearly in the Eucharist, where bread and wine become the “True Body and Blood”—a perpetual miracle of Grace. As members of the One Body, we recognize that God “has no need of nature” to accomplish His will, working His “great work” for our salvation.								
				
					
		
					
		
				
						
					
			
						
				
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									Newman notes that whether through Prophets or Apostles, God worked miracles to “show his presence with his servants.” A miracle is a sign that “God was there, though they saw him not.” It is the proof that “None can work a miracle but God,” signaling His direct visitation to the earth.								
				
					
		
					
		
				
						
					
			
						
				
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“None can work a miracle but God. When miracles are wrought it is a proof that God is present. And therefore it is that, whenever God visits the earth, he works miracles.”
—&nbsp;Blessed John Henry Newman
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									<h4>Mary and the Magisterium</h4>
Mary’s life was a series of miracles, from the Incarnation to her Assumption. Her Assumption is a “fitting” miracle that recommends itself to our reason. The Magisterium confirms these miracles; the Bishop acts as the “servant leader” who ensures the “power of the Sacraments”, which comes from God alone, is rightly channeled. The Bishop preserves the unity of the flock by pointing to these signs of God’s presence, ensuring we do not attribute them to mere “nature.”




								
				
					
		
					
		
				
						
					
			
						
				
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										Do I ever have trouble believing that miracles have taken place?
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									Closing Prayer


I believe in you, God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Teach me to discern your presence in every situation.
Amen.