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Devin Schadt, cofounder of the Fathers of St. Joseph and cohost of The Catholic Gentleman, offers straightforward, precision-guided wisdom to assist husbands and fathers in steeling themselves for the battle for their souls and those of their families—a battle that is already underway. Through the intercession of St. Joseph, Custos, you will receive counsels and directives to deepen your Catholic masculine spirituality and to aid you in discerning spirits, growing in faith, and guarding your family.
Sure to become a classic, this spiritual treasure consists of seven sections that the spirituality of the Custos comprises and eighty-eight specific “rules” that will help you live this essential and transformational way of life. As you advance, you will gain clarity on when God is operative in your journey, when evil spirits are at hand, and actions you need to take to be triumphant in the spiritual contest.
These clear, penetrating insights will help you walk in the footsteps of the saints and assist you in:
These brief yet potent spiritual practices, prayers, and useful applications will assist you in the daily, fruitful living out of your vocation as a son of God who is unconditionally loved by the Father. You will obtain the fulfillment of all your desires by imitating the four pillars of St. Joseph: embrace silence, embrace woman, embrace the child, and embrace charitable authority.
As you prayerfully enter into these meditations, you will receive light and strength from the Holy Spirit to conquer your discouragement and fears and then advance, with confidence, from glory to glory.
“You can tell when a man has battled and prayed to live out his vocation as a beloved son of the Father, a self-giving bridegroom like Jesus, and a faithful father like St. Joseph. This is true of Devin Schadt. The wisdom gained from his trust in God and the Church is evident in every page of The Rule. I highly recommend this book to every man—young and old alike. It is a blueprint for being a man after God’s own heart!”
Dr. Bob Schuchts, Founder, John Paul II Healing Center; Co-host, Restore the Glory podcast
“Men need a code to live by. With simplicity, directness, and insightful wisdom, The Rule gives men solid counsels to become like St. Joseph—the son, husband, and father that God is calling them to be. I highly recommend this spiritual treasure to any man who is serious about becoming a saint.”
Fr. Donald Calloway, M.I.C., Author, Consecration to St. Joseph
I wish I had had this book when I was starting out. I recommend this to every man and every father. Even for those who seem to ‘have it together,’ this book will serve as a wellspring of inspiration.”
Gabriel Castillo, Creator of GabiAfterHours (YouTube)
“Every man wants to fulfill his God-given mission as the guardian of his family and of the dignity of womanhood. However, few are offered a concrete plan for how to execute this calling. They’re told to be ‘spiritual leaders’ but without a clear picture of what this means or how to be one. The Rule fills this niche, offering daily reflections that are concise and profound. This manual will be a blessing for all men who read it—and, in turn, for all those whom God has entrusted to them.”
Jason Evert, Founder, Chastity Project
“In a culture that has lost sight of true masculine fatherhood, The Rule illuminates the path forward with St. Joseph as our exemplar, offering not just theory but a practical rule of life that transforms confusion into purpose and strengthens a father’s mission in life. Most importantly, this book reconnects men to their true power source: our God-given identity as sons of the Father and the transformative grace that flows from that relationship.”
John Heinen, Owner and Executive Director, The Catholic Gentleman
“Men need structure and (whether or not they like to admit it) to be told what to do and why they need to do it. In this challenging yet straightforward book, Devin gives his readers the tools to embrace their ultimate calling as husbands and fathers through practical instruction and biblical wisdom. I wish I’d had something this good as a young father!”
Keith Nester, Executive Director, Down to Earth Ministries
“Devin’s personal battles, failings, trials, and triumphs as a husband, father, and son of God have provided us the timeless wisdom contained in The Rule. Men, young and old, preparing for marriage and already married, will benefit greatly from this treasure.”
Matt Fradd, Creator and Host, Pints with Aquinas
“Devin Schadt understands the male psyche and soul. He is able to penetrate the deepest needs of men, coaching them and equipping them with the strength, authority, and confidence they need to achieve their mission as husbands, fathers, and men of God.”
Timmerie Geagea, Host, Relevant Radio’s Trending with Timmerie