Brother Lawrence: The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430452089)

Brother Lawrence: The Practice Of The Presence Of God The Best Rule Of A Holy Life is a book written by Nicholas Herman, also known as Brother Lawrence, a 17th-century Carmelite monk. The book is a collection of letters and conversations between Brother Lawrence and his fellow monks, in which he shares his spiritual journey and his practice of constantly seeking God's presence in every moment of his life.The book is divided into two parts, the first part being a collection of letters that Brother Lawrence wrote to a friend, sharing his experiences and insights on how to live a holy life. The second part includes conversations between Brother Lawrence and other monks, in which he shares his wisdom and advice on how to cultivate a deeper relationship with God.Brother Lawrence's practice of the presence of God is a simple but profound concept, which involves being mindful of God's presence in every moment of one's life, whether in prayer or in daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, or working. He believed that by constantly seeking God's presence, one could experience a deep sense of peace and joy, and live a life of true holiness.The book has been widely read and admired by Christians of all denominations, and has been translated into many languages. It is considered a classic of Christian literature and a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Nicholas Herman
ISBN-10: 1430452080
ISBN-13: 9781430452089
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d