Here is a guide for all Christians aspiring to union with God; which; according to Brother Lawrence; is the ultimate goal of every soul. The new Image edition of The Practice of the Presence of God is a reissue of the 1977 translation that was the first to appear in decades. It features an in-depth Introduction by John J. Delaney that examines what is known about Lawrence's life; how the book came to be; and its ongoing relevance throughout the ages.In the words of this humble seventeenth-century lay Carmelite; "we must trust God once and for all and abandon ourselves to Him alone." This difficult task necessarily requires perseverance and continual conversation with God in all activities great and small: "speaking humbly and talking lovingly with Him at all times; at every moment; without rule or system..." In reading these conversations; letters; and spiritual maxims; we learn the key to endless joy.In short; this little spiritual classic -- in its fresh; contemporary English translation -- renders the simple wisdom of Brother Lawrence accessible to every Christian who yearns for the fullness of life.
#36318 in Books Random House Trade 2003 2003-09-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.16 x 1.28 x 6.10l; 1.33 #File Name: 0375760520624 pagesRandom House Trade
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Some explanations for today's problemsBy Peter C. WelchAn attempt to define and explain how the victors in WWI tried to develop the patchwork of a new Europe and the near east. In retrospect; some careless and unwise decisions. Western arrogance on display. Versailles treaty and it's contribution to tragic later events. Again demonstrates human fallibility; greed and errors of that time. We continue in the same vein; impelled by our human nature. Certainly worth a read.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A dense history read about a critical 20th century eventBy DaveFThe end of World War I brought together the Allied (Entente) victors to draw up terms for the resulting new world order. The Treaty of Versailles; the League of Nations; and many other things resulted. United States President Woodrow Wilson; British Prime Minister Lloyd George; and French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau were the prime movers and decision makers for these world-altering events. They shaped new and altered nations; dictated peace terms and war reparations; and altered the lives of people throughout the globe. The entire world has been living with and experiencing the results (both positive and mainly negative) ever since.Author Margaret MacMillan has written a very thorough history of that period here in "Paris 1919". MacMillan is a renowned historian; and it shows in this epic work. The book is extremely detailed; thoughtful; well documented; and well written. She paints a thorough picture of the main characters; as well as dozens of bit players in this amazing drama. I also found the writing and MacMillan's judgement to be even-handed and fair to all parties in the book. The book is literally packed with information. Therein lies my dilemma. For me; the book was too dense; and a bit of a struggle to read and get through. I had to skim parts in order to finish it. I thought there were things and areas that could have been relegated to a second volume or different book to make it more appealing to readers. But to be fair; maybe MacMillan never intended this book for the more casual reader. At any rate; if you want to know more about the results of World War I and the effects it had on the world to date; I recommend "Paris 1919"; with the caveats above.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great insider look at the proceedings of the Paris Peace ConferenceBy Isaac MorehouseLike it or not; the way in which WWI came to an end impacts nearly every facet of the global political cultural; and economic scene even today. This book gives a sneak peek into the goings on of the Paris Peace Conference and all the drama and tragedy involved. It's almost like reality TV before reality TV. It's captivating; very detailed; and not dry as some history can be (though also not overly moralizing as other history can be). If you're not interested in WWI or the Europe that emerged after this book might be too much minutiae for you. If you are; I cannot recommend it highly enough. (It also fed my grand theory that every cultural battle in the Western world is some form of the archetype of France vs. Germany).
