Providence

by Garrigou-Lagrange, Reginald; Rose, Dom Bede

• ISBN13: 9780895556332
• ISBN10: 0895556332
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-31
• Publisher: Tan Books & Pub

Summary

Here, the eminent theologian Garrigou-Lagrange explains Divine Providence in both its deep doctrinal foundations and in its workings in our daily lives. Unlike modern theologians, Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange holds that the salvation of souls is more important than anything else. This great book demonstrates an entire philosophy of life based on the firm rock of confidence in God's Providence for us - which in turn is a position based solidly on Catholic doctrine. Further this book demonstrates how we can have the confidence and joy of the Saints, even amid the trials of this earth, which is one of the great paradoxes of the Catholic way of life.

Table of Contents

PART I THE EXISTENCE OF GOD AND OF PROVIDENCE
God the Prime Mover of Corporeal and Spiritual Beings	3	(15)
The Order in the Universe, and Providence	18	(12)
God, the Supreme Being and Supreme Truth	30	(9)
God the Sovereign Good and the Desire for Happiness	39	(14)
God, the Ultimate Foundation of Duty	53	(12)
On the Nature of God	65	(14)
PART II THE PERFECTIONS OF GOD WHICH HIS PROVIDENCE PRESUPPOSES
The Divine Simplicity	79	(12)
The Infinity of God	91	(9)
The Immensity of God	100	(10)
The Eternity of God	110	(9)
The Divine Incomprehensibility	119	(11)
The Wisdom of God	130	(12)
The Will and Holy Love of God	142	(15)
PART III PROVIDENCE ACCORDING TO REVELATION
The Notion of Providence	157	(5)
The Characteristics of Providence According to the Old Testament	162	(12)
The Hidden Ways of Providence and the Book of Job	174	(17)
Providence According to the Gospel	191	(13)
Providence and Prayer	204	(11)
PART IV SELF-ABANDONMENT TO PROVIDENCE
Why and in What Matters We Should Abandon Ourselves to Providence	215	(11)
The Manner in Which We Must Abandon Ourselves to Providence	226	(11)
Providence and the Duty of the Present Moment	237	(10)
The Grace of the Present Moment and Fidelity in Little Things	247	(10)
The Attitude of Providence toward Those Who Abandon Themselves Completely to It	257	(12)
Providence and the Way of Perfection	269	(22)
PART V PROVIDENCE, JUSTICE, AND MERCY
Providence and Divine Justice	291	(14)
Providence and Mercy	305	(12)
Providence and the Grace of a Happy Death	317	(24)
Providence and Charity toward Our Neighbor	341	(17)
Providence and the Communion of Saints	358	(13)
The End and Purpose of the Divine Governance	371	(14)
Index	385