The people for whom St. Francis de Sales wrote his popular treatise on prayer, Introduction to the Devout Life, could never have imagined how difficult prayer can be for those of us who are caught up in the hectic lifestyle of the 21st century. Still, his insights into the life of prayer have much to offer the men and women of today. John Fink highlights those areas of his teachings which have been especially helpful to him as a lay person in his life of prayer. In 20 brief chapters, he covers everything from the Nature of Prayer to Finding Balance in Life. Topics include, among others, Conversation with God, Discursive Meditation, Contemplation, Liturgical Prayer, Prayers of Petition, and Difficulties in Prayer. The conversational tone of the book invites the reader to put into immediate practice the remarkable insights into prayer to be found in its pages.