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Chapter II - The Duties of those Souls Called by God to the State of Abandonment

I - Sacrifice, the Foundation of Sanctity: The first great duty of souls called by God to this state is the absolute and entire surrender of themselves to Him.

II - The Pains and Consolations of Abandonment: The soul ought to strip itself of all things created in order to arrive at the state of abandonment

III - The Different Duties of Abandonment: The active exercise of abandonment either in relation to precept, or inspiration

IV - God Does All for a Soul of Goodwill: The conduct of al soul raised to a state of abandonment with regard to this twofold manifestation of the good pleasure of God.

V - The Common Way for all Souls: The soul that aims at union with God should value all the operations of His grace, but should only attach itself to that of the present moment.

VI - The Duty of the Present Moment the Only Rule: From souls in this state God exacts the most perfect docility to the action of His grace.

VII - Trust in the Guidance of God: The docile soul will not seek to learn by what road God is conducting it.

VIII - Great Faith is Necessary: This total abandonment is as simple as its effects are marvelous.

I am falling way behind. I'm just finishing Book 1 Chapter 2. But I'm liking it.