The Practice of the Presence of God: Conversations and Letters of Brother Lawrence - Hardcover

Lawrence, Of The Resurrection, Brother

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851681981 ISBN 13: 9781851681983

Publisher: Oneworld Pubns Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

First published a year after Brother Lawrence’s death in 1692, this beautifully written and intensely personal little book has been cherished for generations as a rich source of inspiration and guidance for all who seek true and lasting spiritual fulfilment. Nicholas Herman of Lorraine, better known as Brother Lawrence, was born in France in 1611 and came from humble origins. First serving as a soldier, then as a footman, he entered the Carmelite Order in Paris as a lay brother at the age of 55, where he became a cook and immersed himself in the devotional life. For him there was no distinction between ?the time of business’ and ?the time of prayer’. He died in 1691 at 80 years of age, honoured by all who knew him.

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Nicholas Herman of Lorraine, better known as Brother Lawrence, was born in 1611 of humble origin. First serving as a soldier, he entered the Carmelite Order in Paris at the age of 55 and became a cook. He died in 1691 at the age of 80, honored by all who knew him.

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From the Second Letter: Ever since that time I walk before God simply, in faith, with humility and love; and I apply myself diligently to do nothing and think nothing which may displease Him'.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oneworld Pubns Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851681981
• ISBN 13: 9781851681983
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144