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The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy LifeBrother of the Resurrection Lawrence

The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life

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Original author: Brother of the Resurrection Lawrence

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"The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life" by Brother Lawrence is a collection of teachings compiled posthumously in the 17th century. This spiritual work presents the simple yet profound method of a Carmelite friar who devoted his life to cultivating constant awareness of God's presence in everyday activities. Through letters and recorded conversations, Brother Lawrence reveals how humble tasks—even picking up a straw—can become acts of devotion when performed with love for God, challenging the notion that only grand actions hold spiritual value.

The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life, by Brother of the Resurrection Lawrence. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #13871.

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