The Practice Of The Presence Of God and The Way Of Perfection

by Brother Lawrence

The premier line of Classic literature from the greatest Christian authors. The finest in quality and value. Brother Lawrence decided that he needed to concentrate on a simple loving God in whatever he did. This book is a record of the conversations and letters exchanged between Brother Lawrence and people in his community, who came to him for advice once they noticed his passionate living for God. Although St. teresa of Avila lived and wrote almost four centuries ago, her superbly inspiring classic on the practice of prayer is as fresh and meaningful today as it was when she first wrote it. The Way of Perfection is a practical guide to prayer setting forth the Saint's counsels and directives for the attainment of spiritual perfection.

Genres: Theology, Christian

300 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Brother Lawrence was born Nicolas Herman in Hériménil, near Lunéville in the region of Lorraine, located in modern day eastern France and as a young man went into the army due to his poverty. At the age of 18 he received what he felt was a revelation of the providence and power of God. He went on to fight in the Thirty Years' War and later served as a valet, but within six years joined the Discalced Carmelite Priory in Paris.

Nicolas entered the priory in Paris as a lay brother, not having the education necessary to become a cleric, and took the religious name, "Lawrence of the Resurrection." He spent almost all of the rest of his life within the walls of the priory, working in the kitchen for many of these years and as a repairer of sandals in his later years.

Despite his lowly position in the life of the priory, his character attracted many to him. He had a reputation for experiencing profound peace and visitors came to seek spiritual guidance from him. The wisdom he passed on to them in conversations and in letters would later become the basis for the book The Practice of the Presence of God.

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Reviews

[Dylan Brobst · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Count each day as lost which you have not spent loving God."

This was Brother Lawrence's life purpose: to discover how to know and love God more and love less of himself and the world surrounding him. This book is a glimpse into how he led a life worshipping God with all of his heart, mind, body, and soul. We all would be better off picking up a few tips from this book.

[Olushola Obikanye]

Great insight!