In writing this, I was trying to figure out two things: 1) What are the stages that I have taken in my faith journey, and where do I go next? And, 2) How do I work with others to help them get closer to Christ? On this second point, everyone I talk to says you have to meet people where they are. Well, where are they? How do I tell? So, I developed this guide for my personal use, but shared it with several people. It spread pretty rapidly with people calling or emailing me comments and questions. I realized I had hit on an area where there is not a lot of practical information for today's world. I am not developing any new concepts or beliefs, no new prayers or means of sanctification...Finally, I use the following quote from St. Francis De Sales as my introduction. "One thing more, dear reader. It is too true that I who write about the devout life am not myself devout, but most certainly I am not without the wish to become so, and it is this wish which encourages me to teach you."
