The Practice of the Presence of God: Day 27~Life: Conclusion

As we draw nearer to the end of B’r. Lawrence’s life, we witness a man who embraces suffering as a sacred call, transforming pain into a vehicle for divine love. He reflects on his singular desire: to suffer for the love of God. In a remarkable testament to his faith, he chooses to endure the agony of illness with a spirit of gratitude. Even when he experiences sharp, debilitating pain, his fervor for God remains undiminished. He appreciates suffering, stating, “My only uneasiness is that I do not suffer,” demonstrating an extraordinary alignment of his will with the Divine.