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In a unique blend of great storytelling, humor, and practical instruction, Matthew Leonard illuminates vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer, as well related topics like dryness, distraction, and the pivotal role of silence.
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Based on the teachings of the Church's spiritual giants, you'll grow in prayer and virtue through guided courses rooted in Sacred Scripture, Church Tradition, and the lived wisdom of the greatest saints.
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Learn to encounter God more deeply in prayer, overcoming distraction and growing in silence, trust, and deeper intimacy with God through clear, faithful Catholic teaching.
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This is no hodge-podge of "this and that" Catholic content.
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Based on the teaching of some of the Church's greatest saints like
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Course 1
Introduction to Real Prayer
Course 2
Catholic Mysticism & the Beautiful Life of Grace
Course 3
Our Lady in the Life of Grace
Course 4
The 3 Stages of the Spiritual Life
Course 5
Understanding Sin
Course 6
The 7 Deadly Sins
Course 7
The Dark Night of Sense
Course 8
Introduction to the Virtues
Course 9
The Moral Virtues
Course 10
The Theological Virtues
Course 11
The Dark Night of the Soul
Course 12
The Unitive Way & Deeper Prayer
Course 13
St. Teresa of Avila's 9 Grades of Prayer
Course 14
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Course 15
The Spiritual Temperaments
Course 16
Total Abandonment to God's Will
Course 17
How to Resist Temptation
Course 18
Liturgy & Life: Unveiling the Mystical Movement of the Mass
Guided Meditations
Based on St. Francis de Sales' Introduction to the Devout Life
Meditations on the Gospel
Short Reflections on Select Passages
Course 1
Introduction to Real Prayer
Course 2
Catholic Mysticism & the Beautiful Life of Grace
Course 3
Our Lady in the Life of Grace
Course 4
The 3 Stages of the Spiritual Life
Course 5
Understanding Sin
Course 6
The 7 Deadly Sins
Course 7
The Dark Night of Sense
Course 8
Introduction to the Virtues
Course 9
The Moral Virtues
Course 10
The Theological Virtues
Course 11
The Dark Night of the Soul
Course 12
The Unitive Way & Deeper Prayer
Course 13
St. Teresa of Avila's 9 Grades of Prayer
Course 14
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Course 15
The Spiritual Temperaments
Course 16
Total Abandonment to God's Will
Course 17
How to Resist Temptation
Course 18
Liturgy & Life: Unveiling the Mystical Movement of the Mass
Guided Meditations
Based on St. Francis de Sales' Introduction to the Devout Life
Meditations on the Gospel
Short Reflections on Select Passages
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The Science of Sainthood isn't simply a place to learn more about the spiritual life. Not a chance!
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Let's be honest, spiritual progress is a very personal thing. Everyone moves at different speeds. The Science of Sainthood is designed for you to progress at your own pace. Of course, there's also community of people with which you can engage when you want to discuss what you're experiencing with others.
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Is the Science of Sainthood for Beginners?
We designed the Science of Sainthood to work for both beginners and those more advanced in the spiritual life. In fact, many of our members have gone through every lesson multiple times because they get more out of them each time. And that's mainly because all the lessons are teaching timeless truths about our relationship with an infinite God.
If you are a beginner, you're going to have your eyes opened to a whole new world you didn't even know existed. If you have already been engaging Catholic spiritual teaching for a while, you're still going to encounter all kinds of ideas and teaching that will help you plumb the depths of God even more deeply. And don't just take our word for it...
"The Science of Sainthood is a great way to learn and re-learn what is critical for our relationship with God - the spiritual life" Fr. Bruce-John Hamilton
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Absolutely not. The Science of Sainthood is self-paced and doesn't require members to complete any extra work. This isn't about a grade. It's about sainthood. We want you to pray your way through the material and spend as much time as needed in each section so as really penetrate the truths presented.
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Will I Receive a Physical Copy of Prayer Works if I Live Outside of the United States?
As the shipping costs tend to be quite expensive (and we're not a large organization), we will send a digital copy of Prayer Works to those outside the United States.
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To be honest, this isn't something we run into very often:). In fact, most people stay in the Science of Sainthood for a number of years. That said, if you are unsatisfied, you are free to cancel at any time.
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When you sign up you'll receive access to 18 powerful, professional video courses on the spiritual life laid out in order, a copy of Prayer Works: Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality, as well as access to a community and groups of people who are interested in the same thing as you...sainthood.
Your first 14 days of the Science of Sainthood is totally free and you have full access to all the incredible content on the platform. After the free trial has expired, your subscription will auto-renew at $27/month. Of course, you're not just supporting your own spiritual growth with your subscription. We offer the Science of Sainthood on scholarship (i.e. free) to hundreds of priests, seminarians, and religious around the world. In other words, your subscription is helping form the current and next generation of spiritual fathers who will affect the lives of so many people in the coming years. Thank you!
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The Book Prayer Works Is Especially for You If…
You know God loves you — but don’t always feel close to Him
You long for peace in prayer instead of restlessness
You want clear, practical guidance on how to grow
You’re ready to let God draw you deeper into His heart
If you’ve read many spiritual books — or none at all — this book will meet you right where you are.
"The best and easiest book I've read on understanding prayer."
A Glimpse Inside
You’ll gain deeper understanding of timeless truths like:
Why we pray in the first place
What prayer is and how it "works"
The 3 Stages of the Spiritual Life you're moving through (even if you don't know it)
How to practice authentic Catholic Meditation & Contemplation
The power & purpose of Silence
How to deal with Dryness & Distraction
How to fully entrust your life to God
And more — all explained with warmth and clarity.
