Winner of a 2025 CMA Book Award from the Catholic Media Association: Religious Book Series (Honorable Mention).
Born to Do This is a thirty-day personal retreat inspired by the courage and faith of St. Joan of Arc. Six centuries after her birth and one hundred years after her canonization, the Maid of Orléans continues to captivate believers as a model of conviction, obedience, and unwavering trust in God.
In this devotional, readers will encounter St. Joan through her own words and the stories of her life, gaining inspiration to live with courage and purpose in the face of life’s challenges. Designed for busy people, the book provides morning and evening reflections, drawn from Joan’s trial transcripts and historical records, along with opportunities to read, reflect, and pray each day.
Inside, readers will find:
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A brief introduction to St. Joan’s life and the world she lived in
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A timeline of key events and a map of important places from her story
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Thirty days of reflections and prayers inspired by her words and witness
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A special novena for those seeking her intercession
Born to Do This shows how St. Joan’s courageous faith—her ability to hear God’s call, endure suffering, and persevere in hope—remains timeless. Her example continues to inspire all who face adversity, especially those seeking strength in their faith and clarity in their vocation.
Part of Ave Maria Press’s Great Spiritual Teachers series, this book offers a simple, structured way to deepen prayer and devotion through the example of one of Christianity’s most heroic women.
About the Author
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist whose work appears regularly at TheBostonPilot.com and OSV News. She has authored numerous books for both adults and children.
Wolfe serves on the board of the Joan of Arc Project, which promotes devotion to St. Joan of Arc through year-round programs and an annual parade celebrating her legacy. She earned a bachelor’s degree in government from Harvard University and a master’s degree in ministry from St. John’s Seminary in Boston. She lives in New Orleans, Louisiana, with her husband, Andrew.
