Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the Kingdom of God here on earth---the art of "practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end." He often stated that it is God who paints Himself in the depths of our soul. We must merely open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence, wherever we are, be it in a bustling kitchen or on our knees in prayer.

A classic in Christian literature, this reissue of the 1977 translation includes 4 "Conversations with Brother Lawrence," 16 "Letters from Brother Lawrence ...," "Spiritual Maxims," and a foreword by Henri Nouwen. Also included is an in-depth introduction by John Delaney that examines what is known about Lawrence's life, how the book came to be, and its ongoing relevance throughout the ages.

The newly translated version of the seventeenth-century spiritual classic. Beautifully rendered and divinely inspirational, this devotional masterpiece is a simple guide for all Christians aspiring to the ultimate goal of life--complete union with God.

For the greater part of his life, John J. Delaney was involved with some aspect of the book business. He was an editor for Doubleday Image Books, Senior editor in charge of original Catholic publications at Doubleday, and author of the classic Pocket Dictionary of Saints. A well-traveled lecturer who was a guest on television and radio programs, and a contributor to many leading Catholic magazines, John Delaney was also originator and editor of The Catholic Viewpoint Series. In 1958 he was the recipient of the Catholic Press Association Catholic Digest Award for "distinguished service to Christian journalism and publishing."

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