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Quotation from The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
“in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things, I possess GOD in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament.”
The Practice of the Presence of God, Fourth Conversation (editor's account), trans. Anonymous (Revell edition)
His explanation of why the time of business does not differ for him from the time of prayer.
Citation: "in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things, I possess GOD in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament." — Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God, Fourth Conversation (editor's account), trans. Anonymous (Revell edition). (id practice-of-the-presence-of-god-q1)
Virtues: Piety, Temperance
Portrait: Brother Lawrence in the kitchen, Unknown author, Public domain.
