Practice of the Presence of God

Being Conversations and Letters of Nicholas Hermann of Lorraine

By: Brother Lawrence

Narrated by: Scott Brick

"My most usual method is this simple attention, an affectionate regard for God to whom I find myself often attached with greater sweetness and delight than that of an infant at the mother's breast. To choose an expression, I would call this state the bosom of God, for the inexpressible sweetness which I taste and experience there." This is how "Brother Lawrence" describes his constant practice of speaking with and reflecting upon God amidst the mundane tasks of life.

Nicholas Herman (c. 1605-1691) was born in Lorraine, France, and served as a cook and shoe repairer at a Carmelite monastery. He was only a lay member of the order, and walked with a limp from injuries incurred as a soldier, yet his private thoughts provide a wellspring of devotional insight and refreshment.

Public Domain (P)2004 Christian Audio

Awesome

Loved it. I wished the book for this version was available and the Maxim's were included. I still loved it. Another title for this book is How to Walk it Out God's Way. or Doing it God's Way.

Exceptional

I have experienced the presence of God through practicing mindfulness yet the tranquility and the perception shift mindfulness brings has been difficult to maintain in daily life when thought and activities demand attention. This has renewed my tranquility and I am making it a daily practice to listen at least once daily, more if available such as while commuting. I love that it is in the format of a monk's letters sharing practical how-to advice to someone asking him how he keeps his mind on God in the midst of worldly demands. This is exactly what I have been searching for. Thank you to Audibles, the translator and narrator for providing this! I recommend it for anyone, no matter what faith, the presence of God is universal, just found underneath all the noise of the mind.

Christian Mindfulness

A good introduction to Christian mindfulness and living consciously in the presence of God. I found this helpful to my Christian journey.

Well Delivered

A life well lived and writings well delivered.
The record of brother Lawrence’s letters is inspiring.

Inspiring

I loved his simplicity of mindfulness of Gods presence and the reframing of pain and illness as a means to deepen our faith.