Brother Lawrence: Practising the Presence of God

Brother Lawrence

With reflections by Rev. A Walmsley

Brother Lawrence is famed for this classic book on prayer. Through written conversations and letters Brother Lawrence (a 17th Century monk) described a way of living through prayer that has instructed and inspired Christians through the centuries. The first part also includes key point summaries, and reflections on each section. This version also includes in the second part the additional Spiritual Maxims, a more detailed explanation of prayer that was written later by Brother Lawrence and which adds to what is described in the conversations and letters.

Publication date: 2024

ISBN: 9781917325059

Size: A5

Pages: 143

Description

Discover profound insights into cultivating a constant awareness of God’s presence in everyday life. Brother Lawrence, a 17th-century Carmelite monk, shares his personal experiences and practical advice on deepening your relationship with God through simple acts of faith and prayer. This book includes the four conversations and fifteenletters written by Brother Lawrence. Each of these has key summaries and a reflection to help you consider in more depth what Brother Lawrence might be saying to you.

The second part of the book includes the Spiritual Maxims which sum up the teachings of Brother Lawrence in a clearer format than the letters or conversations. Together these make this book a valuable resource for anyone seeking a closer connection with God.

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