Practicing In His Presence
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| Through many generations, across many genres
of Christianity, The Practice of the Presence
of God has inspired many to follow in the
footsteps of Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection,
OCD. The practical and broad appeal of his
teaching provides a solid foundation on which
to build a fruitful spiritual life which
flows from a font of continuous prayer. Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (1611-1691) served as a cook and a cobbler in the Paris community of the Discalced Carmelite friars. He joined the community in 1640, following a brief but failed stint in the French military. Awkward and simple by nature, he kept a lowly place throughout his stay in the monastery until his death in 1691. His letters and conversations are indicative of the profound depth of his experience of God throughout his spiritual life. Let us follow in the footsteps of Brother Lawrence, through this garden of the Presence of God. Let us recall the promise which the Lord made to Moses at the start of his journey: "He said, 'My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.'" (1) Related Links:order a copy of this booklet (including quotes from The Practice of the Presence of God)available from ICS Publications: Writings and Conversations on the Practice of the Presence of God older translation (public domain): The Practice of the Presence of God: The Best Rule For Holy Life |
1. First Meditation |
| 2. Second Meditation | |
| 3. Third Meditation | |
| 4. Fourth Meditation | |
| 5. Fifth Meditation | |
| 6. Sixth Meditation | |
| 7. Seventh Meditation | |
| 8. Eighth Meditation | |
| 9. Ninth Meditation | |
| 10. Tenth Meditation | |
| 11. Eleventh Meditation | |
| 12. Twelfth Meditation | |
| 13. Thirteenth Meditation | |
| 14. Fourteenth Meditation | |
| 15. Fifteenth Meditation | |
(c) Paul Buis, 2004
