The Practice of the Presence of God and the Spiritual Maxims - Couverture rigide

Lawrence, Brother

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1616406992 ISBN 13 : 9781616406998

Editeur : Cosimo Classics, 2012

Synopsis

A former soldier, French mystic Nicholas Herman, aka BROTHER LAWRENCE (1611?-1691), was converted to a powerful love of God at age 18 by a humble observation of nature, and his thoughts, collected in these two uncomplicated works of devotion, remain among the most pure and most powerful adorations of the divine. A lay Carmelite brother, Lawrence spent most of his time in the monastery's kitchens, and his simple, earthy observations on the direct paths to communication with God continue to inspire those seeking a stronger, more potent spirituality today.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Can you imagine practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end? Wouldn’t that be a foretaste of heaven? Wouldn’t that be a sure path to your sanctification, to your realization of your destiny as a child of God? What Christian wouldn’t seek such for themselves once they saw and understood? Once they realized God desired it for them too? No one is more well-known for living this practice of the presence of God than Brother Lawrence. And the greatest way I know to honor him is to encourage readers to seek the practice for themselves, rather than simply admiring Brother Lawrence for it. The best way I know to teach what he had to say and encourage others to imitate him is to pass on what he had to say in a manner that is not only accurate but also clarifies and expands on his themes. To pass it on with less regard for organization, flow, and literary flare; and far more regard for relating the original ideas with uncompromising honesty and clarity. Enlisting imitators of Brother Lawrence is what this adaptation of his work is all about. Your first glance at the cover lets you know that this book isn’t just about Brother Lawrence and what he accomplished through God’s grace; it’s about you and I practicing the presence of God ourselves, in our own walk with the Lord, right here and now, day by day, moment by moment!

Présentation de l'éditeur

Brother Lawrence, a seventeenth-century French monk, learned to practice the presence of God at all times. And you can, too. Here in one volume are two classic works by Brother Lawrence. Each book reveals how to practice God's presence and see His glory in every facet of your life. The Practice of the Presence of God is a collection of documented conversations and letters that reveal the heart of this humble man. He wrote, "The time of business does not with me differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen . . . I possess God in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament." Brother Lawrence's wisdom and spiritual insights have helped bring people closer to God for more than three centuries. The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence, a lesser known but equally outstanding work, is a summary of his teachings. Throughout, he develops one great theme, best expressed by the psalmist, "In Thy Presence is fulness of joy." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cosimo Classics
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1616406992
• ISBN 13: 9781616406998
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 86
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible