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Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (Season 4 Episode 4)

Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (Season 4 Episode 4)

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We trace Brother Lawrence’s path from wounded soldier to humble Carmelite cook and explore how he learned to make prayer and work one seamless act of love. We share his hard decade of scruples, his breakthrough into peace, and practical ways to cultivate tenderness for Christ in daily tasks.

• Brother Lawrence’s early life, war wounds, and spiritual awakening
• Entering Carmel as a lay brother and serving in a large kitchen
• Ten years of interior struggle and the turn to peace
• Practicing presence as affective love, not a technique
• Service, community, and guarding against “me and Jesus” isolation
• Love transforming chores, parenting, and professional work
• A simple weekly practice: examine tenderness for Christ and return gently

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