The Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection
The Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection
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The Practice of the Presence of God
The Best Rule of Holy Life

Author: Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection

Narrator: Mike Romano

Unabridged: 1 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: TAN Books

Published: 09/01/2025


Synopsis

In a world filled with constant distraction and endless striving, a revolutionary truth awaits. "The Practice of the Presence of God: The Best Rule of Holy Life" is a profound and transformative work born from the simple, yet powerful, experiences of a 17th-century Carmelite lay brother. Brother Lawrence's letters and conversations reveal a startlingly accessible path to a life of perpetual joy, peace, and communion with God. This isn't a complex theological treatise; it's a heartfelt, practical guide to living a holy life not through grand gestures or rigid rituals, but through a conscious and continuous awareness of God's presence in the most ordinary of tasks. Whether you are washing dishes, running errands, or simply sitting in silence, Brother Lawrence shows you how to transform every moment into an act of worship and a source of profound spiritual nourishment. Through his gentle wisdom, you will learn to:Cultivate a constant sense of God's presence, turning mundane duties into sacred opportunities.Find deep inner peace that transcends external circumstances and daily struggles.Experience a loving and intimate relationship with the divine, not just during prayer, but throughout your entire day.Overcome anxiety and spiritual dryness by simply and lovingly turning your thoughts to God."The Practice of the Presence of God" is more than a book—it's an invitation to a different way of living. It's for anyone seeking a more authentic, joyful, and meaningful spiritual life. Join the countless readers who have found in Brother Lawrence's simple words a key to unlocking a deeper, more peaceful existence. Your journey to profound spiritual presence begins here.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bill on January 22, 2020

It is truly fitting and proper—somewhat ironic too—that the author of the shortest, sweetest, and perhaps the most useful guide to prayer and union with God was written by a Catholic who never became a saint, never became a priest, and worked almost his entire life in the kitchen. Nicholas Herman gre......more

Goodreads review by Shaun on May 29, 2019

wonderful book. every christian should read this! this book will make you more hungry for the presence of God! This is the best edition of it available at Amazon: [URL not allowed]-Prese.........more

Goodreads review by Christopher on November 22, 2010

Actually, this is more of an author review as I don't take issue with the content of the book, which is highly reccomended, but rather the inconsistent lifestyle of the author. Here it is: "Coram Deo": to live "before the face of God" best sums up the message of Brother Lawrence. That even the most mu......more

Goodreads review by Werner on March 28, 2025

This very short booklet (I don't recall what edition I actually read it in, but it's less than 100 pages long) was one that I read in my early 20s, when I was first getting a serious concept of Christian discipleship, and during a stage in my reading life when I was exclusively reading Christian boo......more

Goodreads review by Bob on April 18, 2013

In a world of constant distraction, Brother Lawrence has much to teach us about offering every moment of our waking existence to a deliberate awareness of God's gracious and intimate presence, whether we're writing a sermon or working in the kitchen. One must discipline himself to be mindful of God'......more