Catholic Quote by Jean-Pierre de Caussade
“When you happen to be entirely unoccupied with created things so that you seem to be thinking of nothing and desiring nothing, you should know that then your soul in unconsciously occupied with God and in God.”
About This Quote
Source Spiritual treatise: "Abandonment to Divine Providence", 1692
When the mind feels empty, it is actually filled with divine presence.
In simple terms: Empty mind means God is present.
Key Takeaway
Trust that stillness holds divine activity.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
faith
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- daily reflection
Key Concepts
divine occupancy
contemplative silence
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you equate emptiness with divine?
- How can you discern true stillness?
A Different Perspective
Silence may also hide personal avoidance.
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