"The Practice of the Presence of God" is comprised of fifteen letters by a 17th century French monk, Frere Laurent (Brother Lawrence). This particular edition also includes documentation of four conversations between him and another member of his religious community.Lawrence's letters show his concept of an omnipresent deity, as opposed to one who is only with followers at specific times of contemplation. Lawrence had severe, crippling health problems that often impacted his job as provisioner/cook for his community, but he felt that he was aided in his duties by meditation at all times.I found Lawrence's letters to be an interesting look at monastic life during his time period and enjoyed his unique (for the time period) perspective.
