St Claude de la Colombiere, ranks among the masters of the spiritual life as director of souls. In his life gave direction to countless souls, including St. Margaret Mary Alacoque,  the visionnary of the Sacred Heart revelation. Jesus told St Margaret Mary, "Father Claude  is my perfect friend and servant. His gft is to lead souls to God."

St. Claude preached missions and retreats on the Sacred Heart. He was also a clever psychologist who easily read the hearts of others. His sure judgment, aided by grace, enabled him to understand the difficulties of each soul and give the advice most needed for each person. He will likewise touch the hearts of readers of this spiritual gem. His writtings cover such important areas of the spiritual life as Confession, Mass and Holy Communion, Confidence in God, Perfection and Holiness,Peace of Soul, Love of Neighbor, Education of Children,Spiritual Joy, Prayer, Zeal and much more...