The Practice of the Presence of God (Large Print)

Brother Lawrence; Introduction by Dorothy Day

ISBN 10: 0802725104 / ISBN 13: 9780802725103

Published by Phoenix Press, New York, 1985

About this Item

Light soiling and sticker remnants on illustrated paperback covers, inscription, light highlighting on a number of pages, else internally very good+. Large Print.

Seller Inventory # 087577

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Practice of the Presence of God (Large Print)
• Publisher: Phoenix Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802725104
• ISBN 13: 9780802725103
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good-

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Synopsis

Published originally at the end of the 17th century, this book has endured for three centuries and is more widely read today then ever. This guide is designed for all seekers aspiring union with God which, according to Brother Lawrence, is the ultimate goal of every soul.

From the Back Cover

At any moment and in any circumstance, the soul that seeks God may find Him, and practice the presence of God.

Brother Lawrence, a seventeenth-century French monk, learned to practice the presence of God at all times. And you can, too. Here in one volume are two classic works by Brother Lawrence. Each book reveals how to practice God's presence and see His glory in every facet of your life.

The Practice of the Presence of God is a collection of documented conversations and letters that reveal the heart of this humble man. He wrote, "The time of business does not with me differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen . . . I possess God in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament."

Brother Lawrence's wisdom and spiritual insights have helped bring people closer to God for more than three centuries. The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence, a lesser known but equally outstanding work, is a summary of his teachings. Throughout, he develops one great theme, best expressed by the psalmist, "In Thy Presence is fulness of joy."