"Everything is possible for those who believe, even more for those who hope, still more for those who love, and most of all for those who practice and persevere in these three powerful paths."
—Brother Lawrence
“Careful, comprehensive translation—beautifully captures Brother Lawrence.”
—Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation
“Acevedo Butcher is uniquely positioned to give Brother Lawrence a voice in a way no previous translator has. Her translation will be the new standard by which other translations will be measured.”
—Martin Laird, OSA, professor of early Christian studies, Villanova University
“Carmen Acevedo Butcher’s insightful, inclusive, and spiritually attuned translation invites us to host presence, awaken hope, and immerse ourselves in love.”
—Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Holmes, president emerita, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities; faculty, Center for Action and Contemplation
CARMEN ACEVEDO BUTCHER, PhD, is an author, teacher, poet, and award-winning translator of spiritual texts. Her dynamic work around the evolution of language and the necessity of just and inclusive language has garnered interest from various media, including the BBC and NPR’s Morning Edition. A Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year and Fulbright Senior Lecturer, Acevedo Butcher teaches at the University of California, Berkeley, in the College Writing Programs.
