The Brother Lawrence Collection Practice and Presence of God Spiritual Maxims the Life of Brother Lawrence Included in this collection are two different translation of The Practice and Presence of God The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence and a short Biography of Brother Lawrence The Practice and Pres
Included in this collection are two different translation of The Practice and Presence of God, The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence, and a short Biography of Brother Lawrence The Practice and Presence of God is one of the most beautiful and touching stories of Christian devotion ever written Brother Lawrence was a Carmelite Brother known for his profound peace and deIncluded in this collection are two different translation of The Practice and Presence of God, The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence, and a short Biography of Brother Lawrence The Practice and Presence of God is one of the most beautiful and touching stories of Christian devotion ever written Brother Lawrence was a Carmelite Brother known for his profound peace and deep relationship with God many came to seek spiritual guidance from him The wisdom that he passed on to them, in conversations and in letters, would later become the basis for the book These two translations will help the reader find a complete understanding of this wonderful and enduring story The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence are beautifully spiritual teachings that can help anyone have a closer relationship with God And the short biography that closes out the books offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of Brother Lawrence.
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Brother Lawrence was born Nicolas Herman in H rim nil, near Lun ville in the region of Lorraine, located in modern day eastern France and as a young man went into the army due to his poverty At the age of 18 he received what he felt was a revelation of the providence and power of God He went on to fight in the Thirty Years War and later served as a valet, but within six years joined the Discalced Carmelite Priory in Paris.Nicholas entered the priory in Paris as a lay brother, not having the education necessary to become a cleric, and took the religious name, Lawrence of the Resurrection He spent almost all of the rest of his life within the walls of the priory, working in the kitchen for many of these years and as a repairer of sandals in his later years.Despite his lowly position in the life of the priory, his character attracted many to him He had a reputation for experiencing profound peace and visitors came to seek spiritual guidance from him The wisdom he passed on to them in conversations and in letters would later become the basis for the book The Practice of the Presence of God From