Date: February 25, 2007

Podcaster: stlocds

Episode Description: Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (Letter 15)"If we want to enjoy the peace of paradise in this life, we must become accustomed to conversing with Him in a familiar, humble and loving manner. We must restrain our minds from wandering away for any reason whatsoever. We must make our hearts a spiritual temple where we continually adore him. We must keep constant guard over ourselves not to do, say or think anything that might displease him. When we are attentive to God in this way suffering will no longer be anything but sweetness, balm, and consolation. I know that to reach this state, the first steps are very difficult, and that we must act purely in faith. Furthermore, we know we can do anything with God’s grace, and he never refuses it to those who earnestly ask him for it. Knock at his door, keep knocking, and I tell you that he will open to you in his time if you do not give up, and that he will give you, all at once, what he held off giving for years." (Letter 15, Page 81)“Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection: The Practice of the Presence of God �" Critical Edition” by Conrad De Meester, OCD. ICS Publications 2131 Lincoln Road, NE Washington, DC 20002-1199
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