De praxi divinae praesentiae et orationum iaculatoriarum ac variis orandi Deumque pie colendi modis

This 1889 edition of De praxi divinae praesentiae, authored by the Polish Jesuit theologian Mikołaj Łęczycki, serves as a late 19th-century reissue of a seminal work on spiritual life and contemplative prayer. Originally composed by Łęczycki in the early 17th century, the text was designed to guide readers toward the practice of the presence of God and the use of ejaculatory prayers, which were short, fervent aspirations directed toward the divine. This specific printing by Fr. Kluczycki reflects the enduring influence of Łęczycki’s ascetic teachings within Catholic devotional traditions long after his passing.

The design of the volume adheres to the modest, functional aesthetic typical of late 19th-century religious publishing. Intended primarily for clergy, religious communities, and the laity interested in rigorous spiritual discipline, the layout prioritizes clarity and accessibility to support daily meditative use. While not a piece of high bibliographic art, this edition is significant for its role in preserving classical Jesuit spirituality, framing the author's original 17th-century guidance in a format suitable for the devotional landscape of the late Victorian era.