Custos: Total Consecration Through Saint Joseph

by Devin Schadt

Custos, Latin for Guardian, is a one-of-a-kind 33 day consecration and spiritual boot-camp that helps men who are or will be fathers to encounter the real St. Joseph, walk with him, and become like him.

This book provides a unique combination of daily biblical reflections based on St. Joseph, daily prayers and spiritual practices. It is a truly powerful means to experiencing personal and relational transformation.

WHAT YOU WILL
33 daily reflections on St. Joseph based solely on Sacred Scripture (no private revelation)
A Biblical walk through the seven stages of the spiritual leader’s journey
St. Joseph’s seven foundational principles that apply to every father leader
The thirty-three practices that will help transform your relationship with God, your wife, and your children
A spiritual plan that provides a blueprint for the rest of your life
A consecration that most closely follows Christ’s example in that He allowed Mary and Joseph both to consecrate Him to His Father

Genres: Catholic

219 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 15, 2021

Reviews

[David Rees · Rating 4 out of 5]

The daily reflections were intriguing and edifying, but what I really appreciated were the daily/weekly commitments. Having a new focus/theme each week really helped me grow and more often than not, I found myself actively trying to accomplish them throughout the consecration period.

Although some of the reflections were a bit discursive, I found out I could easily take away at least one main point from most of them.

Another downside was some of the terminology, language, and prayers were a bit convoluted (think KJV version of the Bible), but I managed.

Moving on, there were a few moments where I felt St. Joseph was being exalted over Jesus Christ, but the author clarified this by saying this is a consecration TO Jesus THROUGH St. Joseph and not the other way around.

Overall, I found the daily reflections, weekly themes, and weekly challenges to be extremely helpful in my faith walk and my relationships with Jesus, Mary, and of course, St. Joseph. I rate it a solid 4/5.

Holy Family of God, pray for us.

[Alexander Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful, compelling, well-written consecration guide

Concise daily reflections for the 33 day consecration journey coupled with a manual of spiritual habits and practices to develop along the way, as well as a great collection of supporting prayers and explanatory background. Pull no punches! I enjoyed it and found it moving.

[Keysh Jose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very challenging and great read.

[Brett Carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent for any Father looking to do a Consecration through St. Joseph!