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The Practice of the Presence of God
55 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 2, 2026
About the author
Brother Lawrence
228 books334 followersBrother Lawrence was born Nicolas Herman in Hériménil, near Lunéville in the region of Lorraine, located in modern day eastern France and as a young man went into the army due to his poverty. At the age of 18 he received what he felt was a revelation of the providence and power of God. He went on to fight in the Thirty Years' War and later served as a valet, but within six years joined the Discalced Carmelite Priory in Paris.
Nicolas entered the priory in Paris as a lay brother, not having the education necessary to become a cleric, and took the religious name, "Lawrence of the Resurrection." He spent almost all of the rest of his life within the walls of the priory, working in the kitchen for many of these years and as a repairer of sandals in his later years.
Despite his lowly position in the life of the priory, his character attracted many to him. He had a reputation for experiencing profound peace and visitors came to seek spiritual guidance from him. The wisdom he passed on to them in conversations and in letters would later become the basis for the book The Practice of the Presence of God.
[From Wikipedia]
Nicolas entered the priory in Paris as a lay brother, not having the education necessary to become a cleric, and took the religious name, "Lawrence of the Resurrection." He spent almost all of the rest of his life within the walls of the priory, working in the kitchen for many of these years and as a repairer of sandals in his later years.
Despite his lowly position in the life of the priory, his character attracted many to him. He had a reputation for experiencing profound peace and visitors came to seek spiritual guidance from him. The wisdom he passed on to them in conversations and in letters would later become the basis for the book The Practice of the Presence of God.
[From Wikipedia]
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September 15, 2026
☆☆☆☆☆ | 5
This book has fundamentally changed my perspective on my faith and how I currently live it.
Brother Lawrence makes a close relationship with God seem so simple, yet he also mentions that it requires effort and consistent discipline at the beginning.
I look forward to experiencing God’s presence the way Brother Lawrence describes it in this book!
A short read, yet filled with so much substance and depth - something you don't find in many religious writings these days (in my opinion).
It's crazy how a book that was supposed to be just a quick read in between others managed to open my eyes to a side of my faith that was completely unknown to me - all within a single day!
I highly recommend!!
This book has fundamentally changed my perspective on my faith and how I currently live it.
Brother Lawrence makes a close relationship with God seem so simple, yet he also mentions that it requires effort and consistent discipline at the beginning.
I look forward to experiencing God’s presence the way Brother Lawrence describes it in this book!
A short read, yet filled with so much substance and depth - something you don't find in many religious writings these days (in my opinion).
It's crazy how a book that was supposed to be just a quick read in between others managed to open my eyes to a side of my faith that was completely unknown to me - all within a single day!
I highly recommend!!
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