Brother Lawrence Quotes

• 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 same time calling for different things, I possess God in as great tranquility as if I were on my knees.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Prayer, Kitchen, Doe

  Brother Lawrence (2013). “Mystical Paths to God: Three Journeys”, p.14, Simon and Schuster

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• The most holy and necessary practice in our spiritual life is the presence of God. That means finding constant pleasure in His divine company, speaking humbly and lovingly with him in all seasons, at every moment, without limiting the conversation in any way.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Spiritual, Mean, Practice

  Brother Lawrence (2013). “Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence”, p.6, Simon and Schuster

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• He abandonado todas las formas particulares de devoción, todas las técnicas de oración. Mi única práctica de oración es la atención. Mantengo una conversación habitual, silenciosa y secreta con Dios que me llena de una alegría sobrecogedora.

  Hermano Lawrence

  God, Teacher, Prayer

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• And it is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelette in the pan for the love of God.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Saint, Littles, Serving Others

  "The Brother Lawrence Collection".

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• La práctica más santa e importante en la vida espiritual es la presencia de Dios, es decir, sentir en todo momento el placer de que Dios está contigo.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Spiritual, Practice, Important

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• There's no greater lifestyle and no greater happiness than that of having a continual conversation with God.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Conversations With God, Christianity, Lifestyle

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• He does not ask much of us, merely a thought of Him from time to time, a little act of adoration, sometimes to ask for His grace, sometimes to offer Him your sufferings, at other times to thank Him for the graces, past and present, He has bestowed on you, in the midst of your troubles to take solace in Him as often as you can. Lift up your heart to Him during your meals and in company; the least little remembrance will always be the most pleasing to Him. One need not cry out very loudly; He is nearer to us than we think.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Heart, Past, Thinking

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• No debemos cansarnos de hacer cosas pequeñas por amor a Dios, que no tiene en cuenta la grandeza de la obra, sino el amor con que se realiza.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Humility, Greatness, Littles

  Brother Lawrence (2015). “The Practice of the Presence of God”, p.12, Booklassic

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• My God, since you are with me and since, by Your will, I must occupy myself with external things, please grant me the grace to remain with You, in Your presence. Work with me, so that my work might be the very best. Receive as an offering of love both my work and all my affections.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Offering, Grace, Might

  Brother Lawrence (2013). “The Brother Lawrence Collection”, p.81, Simon and Schuster

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• 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 who knows how to love. But everything is possible for the person who practices all three virtues.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Hope, Practice, Three

  Brother Lawrence (2013). “The Brother Lawrence Collection”, p.56, Simon and Schuster

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• La oración no es otra cosa que la sensación de la presencia de Dios

  Hermano Lawrence

  Prayer, God's Presence

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• It is not the greatness of the work which matters to God but the love with which it is done.

  Hermano Lawrence

  God, Greatness, Done

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• It is possible for us to live in the very sense of the Lord's presence, under even the most difficult circumstances. If you and I are going to enjoy the peace of paradise during this life we must become accustomed to a familiar, humble, and very affectionate conversation with the Lord Jesus.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Jesus, Humble, Paradise

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• To worship God in truth is to recognize Him for being who He is, and to recognize ourselves for what we are.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Worship, Truth Is, Worship God

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• The more we know Him, the more we will desire to know Him. As love increases with knowledge, the more we know God, the more we will truly love Him. We will learn to love Him equally in times of distress or in times of great joy.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Joy, Desire, Increase

  Brother Lawrence (2013). “The Brother Lawrence Collection”, p.69, Simon and Schuster

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• We can do little things for God; I turn the cake that is frying on the pan for love of him, and that done, if there is nothing else to call me, I prostrate myself in worship before him, who has given me grace to work; afterwards I rise happier than a king.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Kings, Cake, Grace

  Brother Lawrence (2006). “The Practice of the Presence of God, and the Spiritual Maxims”, p.61, Cosimo, Inc.

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• Loving God and loving one's neighbor are really the same thing.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Neighbor, Loving God

  Brother Lawrence (2013). “The Brother Lawrence Collection”, p.87, Simon and Schuster

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• If the vessel of our soul is still tossed with winds and storms, let us awake the Lord, who reposes in it, and He will quickly calm the sea.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Wind, Sea, Soul

  Brother Lawrence (2015). “The Practice of the Presence of God”, p.23, Booklassic

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• In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our treasure.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Corazón, Pensamiento, Orden

  Brother Lawrence, Aeterna Press (1905). “The Practice of the Presence of God”, p.32, Aeterna Press

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• Do not be discouraged by the resistance you will encounter from your human nature; you must go against your human inclinations. Often, in the beginning, you will think that you are wasting time, but you must go on, be determined and persevere in it until death, despite all the difficulties.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Thinking, Encounters, Goes On

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• There is no sweeter manner of living in the world than continuous communion with God.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Vida, Dios, Cristiano

  Brother Lawrence (2013). “The Brother Lawrence Collection”, p.59, Simon and Schuster

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• Were I a preacher, I should preach above all other things, the practice of the Presence of God.... Those who have the gale of the Holy Spirit go forward, even in sleep.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Sleep, Practice, Gale

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• No hay en el mundo un género de vida más dulce y delicioso que el de una continua conversación con Dios; sólo pueden comprenderlo quienes lo practican y experimentan.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Sweet, Prayer, Practice

  Brother Lawrence (1967). “The Practice of the Presence of God”, p.20, Baker Books

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• 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 is a delight to our souls and spirit.

  Hermano Lawrence

  Soul, Live In The Moment, Delight

  Brother Lawrence (2013). “The Brother Lawrence Collection”, p.59, Simon and Schuster

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• Lord of all pots and pans and things make me a saint by getting meals and washing up the plates!

  Hermano Lawrence

  Meals, Saint, Lord

  Brother Lawrence (1967). “The Practice of the Presence of God”, p.6, Baker Books

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