Brother Lawrence (Nicholas Herman) (1605-1691)
Place of Birth: Lorraine, France
Age of Conversion: 18
Occupation: Became a Carmelite monk and worked in the monastery kitchen until his death; a “servant of the servants of God,” he “wedded work with prayer”
Notable Teachings: His maxims make up the book, The Practice of the Presence of God, which teaches that everything should be done out of love for God and in the consciousness of His presence
Influence on Others: Influenced Fenelon
Writings: The Practice of the Presence of God
