The Practice of the Presence of God: Complete text with Illustrations

Author: Lawrence, BrotherBinding: paperbackNumber Of Pages: 109Release Date: 02-11-2024Details: The most faithful version of Brother Lawrence’s classic text. This edition includes: - 26 hand-drawn illustrations - The controversial Sixth Letter (censored by most publishers) - The unabridged Conversations - Lawrence’s complete set of Spiritual Maxims - His biography, first published in French in 1694 Finally, to supplement the original source documents, this edition includes a new timeline of the major events in Brother Lawrence’s life. This timeline integrates events mentioned in the Conversations, Letters, and other documents into a single brief narrative. Brother Lawrence came from a humble family. As a monk, he worked with his hands: first in the kitchen and later repairing sandals. He was not a priest or theologian. He didn't preach or serve communion. After his death, he was not formally recognized as a saint. And yet, a steady stream of priests, nuns, and laypeople sought his advi