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Brother Lawrence

Brother Lawrence was a humble Carmelite friar known for his deep devotion to God and his practice of the presence of God in everyday life. His simple yet profound teachings emphasize finding God in the mundane tasks of daily living.

Feast day
Feb 12
Known as
Religious
Era
early-modern
Their life

Who they were

Brother Lawrence was a humble Carmelite friar known for his deep devotion to God and his practice of the presence of God in everyday life. His simple yet profound teachings emphasize finding God in the mundane tasks of daily living.

Known for

Remembered for

Brother Lawrence is honored in the Church as a religious.

Feast day

Feb 12

Prayer

Pray with this saint

Brother Lawrence, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.

For your family

For your household

Families appreciate Brother Lawrence for his reminder that prayer can be woven into the fabric of daily life.

Pray as a household

Carry your family in prayer

Solua gives your family a simple, faithful rhythm of prayer — one unhurried moment at a time, for the people you carry by name.

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