The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2004-10-26 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #13871 |
Description
"The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life" by Brother Lawrence is a collection of teachings compiled posthumously in the 17th century. This spiritual work presents the simple yet profound method of a Carmelite friar who devoted his life to cultivating constant awareness of God's presence in everyday activities. Through letters and recorded conversations, Brother Lawrence reveals how humble tasks—even picking up a straw—can become acts of devotion when performed with love for God, challenging the notion that only grand actions hold spiritual value. (This is an automatically generated summary.)