Acceptance, Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
There is a kind of holiness in which all the messages from God are bright and clear, but there is also that state of utterly quiescent faith in which all that God tells us is wrapped in the impenetrable darkness which veils his throne, and all we feel is confused and shadowy. In this condition, we are often afraid of running smack into a rock as we advance through his darkness. We should have no fear. We are on the right path and led by God… God truly helps us however much we feel we have lost his support. Our trust and faith will deepen the darker it grows. We are incapable of becoming holy by our own efforts; God would not have taken away our ability to walk unless he was to carry us in his arms.
–Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
Grace, Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
But what is the secret of finding this treasure? There isn’t one. This treasure is everywhere. It is offered to us all the time and wherever we are.
— Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
Discipleship, Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
A living faith is nothing else than a steadfast pursuit of God through all that disguises, disfigures, demolishes and seeks, so to speak, to abolish him.
–Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
Grace, Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
You may be wrong when you say that being religious is difficult. The truth is there is only one thing required of you: total faithfulness to God. This devotion can become part of your life in active and passive ways. You are actively loyal to God when you keep his commandments. Passive loyalty is a loving acceptance of whatever God sends you every moment of every day. God does not require of us more than we can deliver. Could anything be fairer or more sensible? He will not push you beyond your strength and capacity.
— Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
Grace, Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
The mysterious growth of Jesus Christ in our heart is the accomplishment of God’s purpose, the fruit of his grace and divine will.
— Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
Discipleship, Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
There is absolutely nothing that gives us more peace or does more to make us holy than obeying the will of God.
–Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675–1751)
