Carmelite, Lay brother Lawrence spent most of his adult life cooking for his brothers, and in later life making, and repairing the sandals for his community.
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An answer to a Friar’s question on The Practice of the Presence of God “From the moment I entered religious life, I considered God to be the goal and end of all my soul’s thoughts and affections. At the beginning of my novitiate, during the hours consecrated to mental prayer, I spent my time learning to appreciate the Truth of this divine Being, more so by the light of faith than by the work of meditation and discourse. By this short and sure means I advanced in the knowledge of (God) with whom I resolved to remain forever…”
More on Brother Lawrence:
http://www.carmelites.net/news/brother-lawrence-of-the-resurrection/
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