Episode 2

Introducing Season 5: The Practice of the Presence of God

May 18th, 2026

22 mins 32 secs

Link with Timestamp

Download MP3 (30.9 MB)

Your Hosts
Tags
st francis de sales spirituality spiritual writings spiritual reading saints prayer introduction to the devout life intro to devout life fr jacob bertrand fr gregory pine father jacob bertrand father gregory pine faith dominicans devout life classic text catholicism catholic spirituality catholic spiritual reading catholic faith catholic classics catholic church catholic ascension

About this Episode

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence is known to be Pope Leo XIV's favorite spiritual book—what makes this text so special? In this pre-launch episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Rebecca Dougherty introduce season 5 of Catholic Classics. Together, they explain the significance of the book, unpack the life of Brother Lawrence, and provide an overview of the book's structure and key themes. Whether you’re new to the life of prayer or looking to deepen it, this classic text helps everyone cultivate a constant awareness of God’s presence in our lives.

To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics.