This book is wonderful. Its written from a simple perspective with life experiance no how to get to know God and how to communicate with God. No matter what intellectual level your at...if you can read this book is for you.

Brother Lawrence (aka Nicholas Herman) was a layman with a Catholic order of monks who experienced the true joy of serving God in the most simple everyday tasks. Thankfully because of his dear friend, Joseph de Beaufort, Practicing the Presence of God came into print.

The booklet consists mainly of Brother Lawrence's reply to several letters written to him soliciting advice on how to handle various issues. Brother Lawrence's consistent and central response to the writer was to make the presence of God the priority in that person's life and to realize God's love for us. Brother Lawrence consistently stated that the way to do this was to remember daily of God's grace for us and His presence in our lives even during the routine and mundane daily activities of life.

The booklet is divided into 3 main areas:

1. Brother Lawrence's response to letters he had received.
2. Spiritual maxims to live by.
3. A short biography of Brother Lawrence's life.

While the booklet is short (around 90 pages or so) and can easily be read in one sitting, there is a ton of wisdom and reminders to keep God Almighty THE priority in our lives.

Read and enjoy. Highly recommended!