Father Robert Nixon serves as your guide for The Commentaries: Abandonment to Divine Providence. In the introductory episode, Father Robert explores the life of the author of the book, Jean-Pierre de Caussade, a relatively little-known 18th-century French Jesuit priest. Discover the origins and structure of this timeless spiritual treatise and

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

Discover how spiritual perfection is achieved through the faithful abandonment to God’s will rather than understanding His designs. Fr. Robert Nixon relays how our sanctification comes from cooperating with divine influence in each moment, viewing every duty as a path to holiness. He emphasizes that mental faculties and spiritual practices

Fr. Robert Nixon discusses how true peace is attained through total submission to God’s will, emphasizing that each moment’s duties and challenges, no matter how mundane, are pathways to sanctification. He explains the degrees of spiritual excellence, gauged by fidelity to God’s order, and introduces “Sanctity Made Easy,” highlighting that

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

Fr. Robert Nixon emphasizes the continuous, infinite, and accessible nature of God’s will, which fulfills our deepest desires when perceived through faith. He stresses the importance of restraining the senses to uncover God’s will in every moment, likening the revelation of God through daily events to the hidden mysteries of