Catholic Classics: The Practice of the Presence of God
Ep. 18Podcast15 minJune 25, 2026Ascension App

Day 18: Forgetting Ourselves

Do you think about yourself too much? Brother Lawrence emphasizes that the closer we draw to God, the less preoccupied we become with ourselves. Fr. Gregory and Rebecca challenge us to let go of our tendency to constantly self-analyze so that we can focus on God's presence and action in our lives. Today, we are reading Part 4: The Ways of Brother Lawrence, pages 127-130.

How much of my daily mental energy is spent thinking about myself rather than thinking about God?What media, news, or content tends to rob me of peace and distract me from God's presence?Where am I tempted to keep score—with God, my spouse, my family, or others?

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