How to Be His

“This book has the power to open up your hunger for Jesus in the Eucharist. Every day of this dedication is a fresh discovery of the great gift Christ has left the Church. Fr. Jesse and Fr. Ignatius draw the reader into contact with Christ. I highly recommend this book.”

Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman, Sandals Resorts International

“Eucharistic revival will lead many souls to the feast of grace. But to keep them there requires internal conversion—a contemplative revolution. This book will lead you to the well where you can drink deeply of that living water that can and will bring about a profound conversion—an internal Eucharistic revival—if you will receive it.”

Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens, S.T.D., D.D.

“What is prayer? Prayer is the encounter of God’s thirst with ours. This book is a retreat to quench your thirst for the Truth who is Love—led by two excellent spiritual guides of the Dominican Order. Fr. Maingot and Fr. Schweitzer draw on sources “ever ancient, ever new,” to elicit that amazement to which Eucharistic adoration is increasingly inviting the faithful of our day.”

Bishop James Massa, Rector, St. Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers, NY

“To adore and praise God is our human obligation and privilege. To come closer to Jesus in prayer and friendship is our greatest joy. To adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament can change our life. This book can help many to receive this immense grace”

Cardinal Anders Arborelius, O.C.D., Bishop, Diocese of Stockholm, Sweden

"Eucharistic amazement—a phrase of St. John Paul II—is an apt description of How to Be His. This book, borne out of the authors’ devotion, is overflowing with wisdom from the Scriptures, Church teaching, and the saints.  If, like me, you have a deep desire for greater intimacy with Jesus, to love Him more during Mass and adoration, and to be the vessel of His love for the people you encounter daily, this book is for you. I loved every meditation."

Dr. Bob Schuchts, Founder, John Paul II Healing Center, Author, Be Transformed

“Fr. Jesse and Fr. Ignatius are very solid spiritual teachers, and this book is a valuable introduction to the depths of union with God that Eucharistic Adoration can lead us to.”

Dr. Ralph Martin, President, Renewal Ministries; Author, The Fulfillment of All Desire

“In How To Be His, Fr. Jesse and Fr. Ignatius offer a wonderful 33-day series of short, deeply spiritual reflections that will, in effect, answer the question posed in the title. One cannot read this book prayerfully and walk away without realizing “to be His” is to embrace an intense longing for Our Lord in the Eucharist. Combining essential spiritual insights, unique perspectives of great saints, and interesting scriptural commentary, this book is an ideal entry into the practice of lectio divina, the slow, prayerful reading that can daily feed heart, mind, and soul.”

Fr. Donald Haggerty, Author, The Hour of Testing

“I have found that the genius of the most popular forms of prayer in the Catholic Church, such as the Rosary or Eucharistic Adoration, is that they are equally as accessible and efficacious for the humble neophyte or freshly converted penitent as they are for the saintly mystic. How to Be His shares in this genius. As a religious who has been spending an hour in Eucharistic Adoration for nearly twenty years according to my Institute’s constitutions, I still found How to Be His profoundly enlightening and encouraging in my personal prayer. But I believe this book will also be as fruitful for those who are just beginning to practice Eucharistic Adoration for the first time.”

Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, C.F.R., Author, Habits for Holiness; Host, The Rosary in a Year podcast

“In a world longing for deeper meaning and relational connection, How to Be His is a beautiful invitation and guide to encounter Jesus personally. Fr. Jesse Maingot and Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer bring us to the heart of the source and summit of our faith and help us become fully alive in Christ. We highly recommend this book for anyone desiring to be brought closer to Jesus’ Eucharistic presence.”

Jake and Heather Khym, Founders,  Life Restoration Ministries; Hosts, Restore the Glory and Abiding Together podcasts

“Do you want to experience or be renewed in your relationship with Jesus? The secret is in the transforming power of Jesus’ love for us in the Holy Eucharist. In this book, over the course of thirty-three days, we are invited to the “Eucharistic amazement” that the saints—and above all, Mary—knew and lived. Jesus is extending an invitation to us to become truly His, and this book is a simple yet powerful guide to saying yes!”

Mother Amata Veritas Ellenbecker, O.P., Prioress General, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

“While praying with this spiritual treasure, How to Be His, the words from St. John’s Gospel kept welling up in my heart: “Abide in my love” (John 15:9). Fr. Maingot and Fr. Schweitzer—relying on the wisdom of the saints—help every reader understand more deeply the Lord’s desire for loving union with each one of us. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to be reminded of or come to know for the first time that Jesus is indeed here with us, loving us and healing us every day in the Eucharist.”

Msgr. Thomas W. Powers, Rector, The Pontifical North American College, Rome

“How to Be His is a real eye-opener to the amazing mystery of the Eucharist and a game changer for deepening our understanding and love of our Eucharistic Lord. If you want a captivating and rich spiritual experience, this is your book.”

Nicholas Lok-Jack, Executive Chairman, Associated Brands Industries Limited

"How to Be His is a profound and practical treasure drawn from the rich well of the Church’s wisdom. The authors invite the faithful into a deeper love for Jesus in the tabernacle—the very source and summit of the Church’s mission."

Samuel Blair, Cofounder, The Point Man podcast

“In How to Be His, Fr. Jesse Maingot and Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer lead you into the great mystery of Jesus Christ through a 33-day dedication to the Holy Eucharist. Lessons of doctrine, examples of the saints, and riches from Scripture will deepen your faith in Our Lord’s Eucharistic presence; they will bear fruit in your life by fostering a greater reverence for the Eucharist and a more generous service of others. That’s why this book could not be more timely. While a deep narcissism in our culture keeps souls submerged in half-truths about happiness, How to Be His shows us that the Eucharist is not just one stimulation among others in our crowded, sensory lives. Communion in the Eucharist—whether we are at Mass or in the Adoration chapel—remains a rightly ordered work of worship, due to God in justice, that is nonetheless a work of deepest receptivity by which we receive far more than we give. Let How to Be His take you on this journey from a consumer mentality to a true communion mentality, so that as Fr. Ignatius writes, you may “enter into pure adoration of God ... moving from the gifts to the Giver.”

Sister Joseph Maria, O.P., Prioress, Dominican Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary, Summit, NJ

“Jesus came “to cast fire upon the earth” (Luke 12:49). How To Be His promises to be a powerful tool in a new stoking of that fire in these days of Eucharistic revival. It is both systematic and practical, and should be welcomed by those who have lived long lives of Eucharistic adoration as well as the many new adorers Jesus is inviting us to belong to Him (or be all His). Thank you Fr. Jesse and Fr. Ignatius!”

Sister Maria of the Angels, O.P., Prioress, Dominican Monastery of Our Lady of Grace, North Guilford, CT

“A very readable and inspiring book, full of truth, beauty, and goodness. Fr. Maingot and Fr. Schweitzer have given us ancient wisdom from which we can all benefit, especially in our desire to draw closer to God—who already draws close to us and awaits our response.”

Sr. Mary Magdalene, O.P., Prioress St. Dominic’s Monastery, Linden, VA