Personal Path of the Pilgrim

Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection

Brother Lawrence describes what he called the personal path of the pilgrim.

First: A great purity of life … and in failure, an immediate and sincere repentance thereof and humility in entreating forgiveness.

Second: Positive faithfulness in the practice of God's presence, a keeping of the soul's eyes upon God, calmly, trustworthy, humbly, with a love that leaves no room for care or doubt. 

Third:  Looking to God when taking up any common task, a prayer to him at the beginning, reliance during discharge of the task, and thanks when it is completed. 

Fourth: Offer up words of love, in silence and hidden … or such other words of loving trust as may arise out of the occasion. 

Most important: Be heedful that the mind not wander back to the world; let It be steadfast to God. He will not fail you.

Maxims