Brother Lawrence The Lay Monk Who Attained Unclouded Vision (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162858975)

""Brother Lawrence: The Lay Monk Who Attained Unclouded Vision"" by Sheldon Cheney is a biography of a 17th-century French monk named Brother Lawrence. The book explores the life and teachings of Brother Lawrence, who was known for his simple and profound approach to spirituality. The author delves into Brother Lawrence's background, his conversion to Christianity, and his decision to become a lay brother in a Carmelite monastery. The book also includes excerpts from Brother Lawrence's writings, including his famous work ""The Practice of the Presence of God."" Cheney examines Brother Lawrence's ideas about prayer, humility, and the importance of living in the present moment. The book provides insight into the life of a remarkable spiritual figure and offers practical advice for readers interested in deepening their own spiritual practice. Overall, ""Brother Lawrence: The Lay Monk Who Attained Unclouded Vision"" is a fascinating exploration of one man's journey towards spiritual enlightenment and the lessons he can teach us today.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Men Who Have Walked With God, by Sheldon Cheney. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592685.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: Sheldon Cheney
ISBN-10: 1162858974
ISBN-13: 9781162858975
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 30
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.06d