Let all our employment be to know GOD: the more one knows Him, the more one desires to know Him. And as knowledge is commonly the measure of love, the deeper and more extensive our knowledge shall be, the greater will be our love: and if our love of GOD were great, we should love Him equally in pains and pleasures.
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
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
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…
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…
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.
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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