Are we not rude and deserve blame, if we leave Him alone, to busy ourselves about trifles, which do not please Him and perhaps offend Him? 'Tis to be feared these trifles will one day cost us dear.
The most holy and necessary practice in our spiritual life is the presence of God. That means finding constant pleasure in His divine company, speaki… - Brother Lawrence
The most holy and necessary practice in our spiritual life is the presence of God. That means finding constant pleasure in His divine company, speaki…
- Brother Lawrence
We ought to act with God in the greatest simplicity, speak to Him frankly and plainly, and implore His assistance in our affairs. - Brother Lawrence
We ought to act with God in the greatest simplicity, speak to Him frankly and plainly, and implore His assistance in our affairs.
The time of business does not differ with me from the time of prayer; and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the sa… - Brother Lawrence
The time of business does not differ with me from the time of prayer; and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the sa…
The most holy and important practice in the spiritual life is the presence of God - that is, every moment to take great pleasure that God is with you - Brother Lawrence
The most holy and important practice in the spiritual life is the presence of God - that is, every moment to take great pleasure that God is with you
If I were to be responsible for guiding souls, I would urge everyone to be aware of God's constant presence, if for no other reason than His presence… - Brother Lawrence
If I were to be responsible for guiding souls, I would urge everyone to be aware of God's constant presence, if for no other reason than His presence…
I have abandoned all particular forms of devotion, all prayer techniques. My only prayer practice is attention. I carry on a habitual, silent, and se… - Brother Lawrence
I have abandoned all particular forms of devotion, all prayer techniques. My only prayer practice is attention. I carry on a habitual, silent, and se…
Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person w… - Brother Lawrence
Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person w…
And it is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelette in the pan for the love of God. - Brother Lawrence
And it is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelette in the pan for the love of God.
Loving God and loving one's neighbor are really the same thing. - Brother Lawrence
Loving God and loving one's neighbor are really the same thing.
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