The Practice of the Presence of God
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Item #: 1033566
ISBN: 9781557256942
Author: Brother Lawrence, Translator: Robert Edmonson
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 158
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"We must not grow weary of doing little things for the love of God, who looks not on the great size of the work, but on the love of it." --from The Practice of the Presence of God

In this classic work, which has instructed and inspired millions, a humble 17th-century monk reveals the secrets of daily, moment-by-moment fellowship with God. "In the way of God, thoughts count very little," writes Brother Lawrence, who spent much of his monastic life in the kitchen. "Love does it all." Full of realistic honesty, friendliness, and simplicity, Brother Lawrence shows that it is possible to meet God amongst the pots and pans--in the ordinary, daily events of life. This edition, rendered from the original French into graceful, modern-day English, will nourish and delight all those who seek to practice the presence of God.

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Mediocre at best - Heretical at worst 1.00 out of 5

By: Dn. Rich (Archdiocese of Denver, October 26, 2010)
Pros: Written on recycled paper;
Cons: Can only be recycled once;
Best Uses: Prop up an uneven table;
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
After reading this book I was shocked. Brother Lawrence comes out and denies the use of the two key sacraments of our Church,for our salvation, Penance and Eucharist. Upon examination of the things he is purported to have said and done it would appear to be very close to the Quietism heresy of the 15th to 18th centuries. What made me think of this was the fact that "Brother Lawrence" is not "Saint Lawrence, the monk." This book has been known to the Church for over 500 years, if what this man said and did is holy why is he NOT a declared saint?