{"product_id":"practice-of-the-presence","title":"Practice of the Presence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Everything is possible for those who believe, even more for those who hope, still more for those who love, and most of all \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efor those who practice and persevere in these three powerful paths.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince it was first published in its pocket-size 1692 edition, Brother Lawrence's spiritual classic has remained in print, beloved by people of varying spiritual paths and religious traditions. With this new translation, award-winning translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher frees it from its centuries-long prison of dogmatic, binary language and brings fresh, inclusive treatment that readers are sure to find transformational. Brother Lawrence's years as a humble kitchen worker at a monastery, often remaining in the shadows of his community, gave way to a spiritual life that was profound. Poor, living with a disability, lacking a formal education, enduring a time of plague and civil unrest, he found God in the depths of his soul, experiencing God's loving presence throughout the day. His personal struggles and life-tested spiritual wisdom will resonate with contemporary readers as he invites us into a practice of Presence that is both accessible and deeply transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, Brother Lawrence's work is translated by Carmen Acevedo Butcher, a woman of color and a renowned scholar of medieval texts, who creates a dynamic, faithful translation for a new generation of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carmen A Butcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55450368803192,"sku":"9781506478609","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9351\/9316\/files\/10113319_LRG.jpg?v=1770822006","url":"https:\/\/etcevents.co.uk\/products\/practice-of-the-presence","provider":"ETCEvents","version":"1.0","type":"link"}