The Practice of the Presence of God

The more one knows Him, the greater one desires to know Him. Knowledge is commonly the measure of love. The deeper and more extensive our knowledge, the greater is our love.

Have courage. Make a virtue of necessity.

What comforts me in this life is that I now see Him by faith. I see Him in such a manner that I sometimes say, I believe no more, but I see

Though I accept that torment as something pleasing to God

Leave Him not alone. You would think it rude to leave a friend alone who came to visit you. Why, then, must God be neglected? Do not forget Him but think on Him often

How can we pray to Him without being with Him? How can we be with Him but in thinking of Him often? And how can we often think of Him, but by a holy habit which we should form of it?

Let it be your business to keep your mind in the presence of the Lord.

He is nearer to us than we are aware.

There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful than that of a continual conversation with God.

little known by the world, but known and extremely caressed by God.