A Heart Completely for God

About this book

Can a teenager really become holy without escaping ordinary life?More than four hundred years ago, St. Francis de Sales answered that question with one of the Church's most beloved spiritual classics. He wrote not for monks or nuns, but for ordinary people who wanted to belong completely to God while still living in the world.A Heart Completely for God brings that timeless wisdom to a new generation, retelling Introduction to the Devout Life specifically for young readers..In these pages, Francis speaks directly to the reader, just as he once spoke to Philothea, the soul he guided toward holiness. Through his warmth, practical wisdom, and unforgettable images of bees, travelers, ladders, and the beauty of creation, teenagers discover that holiness is not about becoming someone else. It is about learning to love God right where they are.Through this faithful and accessible retelling, young readers will discover how to: Build a genuine life of prayer without feeling overwhelmed Approach the Mass, Confession, and the sacraments with greater understanding Face temptation, doubt, distractions, and spiritual discouragement Grow in virtue, friendship, self-control, and perseverance Bring their love for God into school, friendships, sports, struggles, and everyday choices Following the spiritual journey of Francis's original masterpiece while using language teenagers can actually engage with, this adaptation preserves the depth and beauty of the classic without making it feel distant or difficult.Ideal for Confirmation, Catholic schools, homeschool families, personal spiritual reading, and parents or grandparents looking to introduce a teenager to the Catholic spiritual classics.You do not have to leave ordinary life behind to give your heart completely to God. You begin by learning to love Him in the life you already have.