The Rule: Counsels and Directives for Husbands and Fathers Paperback – August 19, 2025

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: Creating a space in your home, schedule, and heart to pray, “Abba, Father” Setting attainable goals in ordering your life and reaching them in measurable ways Affirming your wife spiritually, practically, and emotionally in over twenty ways Reflecting the Father’s Heart in your relationship with your children — over a dozen techniques provided Imitating St. Joseph in fostering virtues such as fortitude, silence, humility, and trust Developing awareness of threats to your salvation and becoming proactive in resisting temptation 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.  Read more