Conversation Quotes by Brother Lawrence

9 Conversation quotes by Brother Lawrence

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Brother Lawrence’s nine short thoughts on conversation reveal his quiet, contemplative approach to dialogue, inviting readers to pause and reflect.

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There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful, than that of a continual conversation with God;…

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That we should establish ourselves in a sense of GOD’s Presence, by continually conversing with Him. That it was a shameful thing…

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I have abandoned all particular forms of devotion, all prayer techniques. My only prayer practice is attention. I carry on a habitual,…

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

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We may make an oratory of our heart wherein to retire from time to time to converse with Him in meekness, humility,…

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I drove away from my mind everything capable of spoiling the sense of the presence of God… I just make it my…

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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…

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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…

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I have quitted all forms of devotion and set prayers but those to which my state obliges me. And I make it…

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How happy we would be if we could find the treasure of which the Gospel speaks; all else would be as nothing. As it…

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It is enough for me to pick up but a straw from the ground for the love of God.

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Let us think often that our only business in this life is to please God. Perhaps all besides is but folly and vanity.

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“Sometimes I consider myself there as a stone before a carver, whereof he is to make a statue; presenting myself thus before GOD, I…

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“the whole substance of religion was faith, hope and charity;”

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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…

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If we knew how much He loves us, we should be always ready to receive equally and with indifference from His hand the sweet…

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

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“Let us seek Him often by faith. He is within us: seek Him not elsewhere. If”

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

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

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That we need only to recognize GOD intimately present with us, to address ourselves to Him every moment, that we may beg His assistance…

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“many do not advance in the Christian progress because they stick in penances, and particular exercises, while they neglect the love of GOD, which…

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To worship God is to admit that we are entirely contrary to Him, and that He is willing to make us like Himself.

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“in difficulties we need only have recourse to JESUS CHRIST, and beg his grace; with that everything became easy.”

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