The Practice of the Presence of God

In the parts of the book not actually written by Brother Lawrence, what techniques does the biographer, Joseph de Beaufort, use to present the text as being an authentic report of Lawrence’s beliefs?

Think about the theme of Spiritual Humility and the Rejection of Ego as it relates to Brother Lawrence’s own life. Analyze three ways in which Lawrence put the virtue of humility into practice. Use examples from the text in your response.

How does Brother Lawrence balance the need for self-denial with the positive outcome of closeness with God? Analyze passages in which the text juxtaposes negative and positive aspects of spirituality.