Brother Lawrence
1614–1691 · Hériménil
About
Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, OCD was a French Catholic religious brother who served at a Discalced Carmelite monastery, what is now Saint-Joseph-des-Carmes in Paris. He is
Contemplative Christian tradition
Carmelite
French
Biography
Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, OCD was a French Catholic religious brother who served at a Discalced Carmelite monastery, what is now Saint-Joseph-des-Carmes in Paris. He is best remembered for a posthumous book of his writing, the classic Christian text The Practice of the Presence of God.
Teachings & topics
PresenceContemplative prayerMysticismSilenceGrace
Bibliography
- The Practice of the Presence of God2019 · General Press
- The Practice of the Presence of God and The Spiritual Maxims2013 · Benton Press
- Practicing God's presence2005 · NavPress
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