About the Author

Brother Lawrence was a lay Carmelite monk in 17th century Paris. He was assigned to work in the monastery kitchen where he reflected upon making the most mundane tasks holy and later shared his philosophy that man could honor God through his daily thoughts and actions. Matthew Fox is a spiritual theologian, Episcopal priest and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice. He has written 37 books, including Original Blessing, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, and Sheer Joy. He teaches workshops and leads retreats worldwide and lives in Vallejo, California.