The Practice of the Presence of God

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Written by a 17th century Carmelite Monk who went by the name of Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, The Practice of the Presence of God is a well-organized collection of letters and other documents gathered by Brother Lawrence to outline the main concepts associated with attaining the Presence of God – a state of being in which the theological student or priest in question would be capable of retaining an awareness of the constant presence of God, who is seen as omnipresent, according to Christian faith.

Acquiring the presence of God had been an extensive work of discovery by Brother Lawrence well before the writing of this book, ever since the time of his conversion to Christian faith at the age of 18. The first conversation present in the book outlines the curious and fascinating events that have led to the monk’s conversion, telling of a poetic and quite beautiful vision of seeing a tree stripped of its leaves in the wintertime. As Lawrence realized that nature and life is constantly renewed, just like the tree, he received a higher view of the Providence of God, recounting his interpretation of it in these pages.

By the age of 24, the Carmelite took on the name “Lawrence of the Resurrection” and started on a path that would not end until his death in 1691 – the path of a respected monk belonging to the Discalced Carmelite order in Paris.

The Practice of the Presence of God has been a pivotal and highly inspirational book that influenced the faith and understanding of many of the most enlightened individuals in history. The book, offering a simple and quite practical interpretation of how the Divine can be seen in our everyday life is still quite current today, and can serve as a beautiful reminder for all Christians to continue seeking a deeper and more pervasive awareness of the presence of God in all aspects and areas of their lives.
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