The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life by Lawrence
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| Author | Lawrence, of the Resurrection, Brother, 1611-1691 |
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| Uniform Title | Pratique de la présence de Dieu. English |
| Title | The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Robert Shimmin, Project Manager, Keith M. Eckrich, Post-Processor, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life" by Lawrence is a spiritual guide, likely written in the 17th century during the early modern period. The book presents the reflections and teachings of Brother Lawrence, a humble lay monk who became renowned for his deep devotion to God and his love for a life lived in constant awareness of God's presence. The work primarily focuses on the theme of spiritual life through continuous communion with God and practical expressions of faith. In this book, Brother Lawrence emphasizes the significance of maintaining a constant conversation with God, irrespective of one's circumstances. Through a series of conversations and letters, he shares insights into how this practice can cultivate peace, joy, and a profound sense of purpose. He advocates for a simple approach to spirituality, insisting that all actions, no matter how mundane, can be offered to God as acts of love and worship. His reflections reveal a path to holiness that is accessible to everyone, grounded in love rather than strict religious protocols, encouraging readers to cultivate a habit of living in God’s presence for a fulfilled and serene life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Christian life -- Catholic authors |
| Subject | Spiritual life -- Catholic Church |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13871 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 164 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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