Writers
The Living Faith Writers
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James E. Adams
Living Faith founding editor, was a journalist with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper for 18 years. Married and the father of five, he lives in University City, MO.
Living Faith founding editor, was a journalist with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper for 18 years. Married and the father of five, he lives in University City, MO.
Kristin Armstrong
is a mother of three, the author of the daily devotional, Happily Ever After: Walking with Peace and Courage Through a Year of Divorce, and a contributing editor for Runner’s World magazine.
is a mother of three, the author of the daily devotional, Happily Ever After: Walking with Peace and Courage Through a Year of Divorce, and a contributing editor for Runner’s World magazine.
Fr. James Stephen Behrens
is the author of Grace Is Everywhere: Reflections of an Aspiring Monk (ACTA). His most recent book is Be Gentle, Be Faithful: Daily Meditations for Busy Christians (ACTA).
is the author of Grace Is Everywhere: Reflections of an Aspiring Monk (ACTA). His most recent book is Be Gentle, Be Faithful: Daily Meditations for Busy Christians (ACTA).
Julia DiSalvo
is an editorial assistant for Creative Communications for the Parish and a member of the Living Faith staff. She and her husband Tony make their home in Saint Louis, MO.
is an editorial assistant for Creative Communications for the Parish and a member of the Living Faith staff. She and her husband Tony make their home in Saint Louis, MO.
Mitch Finley
The author of numerous books, Mitch Finley is married and the father of three young adult sons. One of his recent books is The Rosary Handbook: A Guide for Newcomers, Old Timers, and Those In-Between (The Word Among Us Press).
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The author of numerous books, Mitch Finley is married and the father of three young adult sons. One of his recent books is The Rosary Handbook: A Guide for Newcomers, Old Timers, and Those In-Between (The Word Among Us Press).
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Steve Givens
is a university administrator, songwriter and the author of several books for children and teenagers. He is married and the father of two children. He lives in Florissant, MO. His most recent book is A Time and Place for Healing: The Sacrament of Penance for Teenagers (Hi-Time).
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is a university administrator, songwriter and the author of several books for children and teenagers. He is married and the father of two children. He lives in Florissant, MO. His most recent book is A Time and Place for Healing: The Sacrament of Penance for Teenagers (Hi-Time).
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Fr. Kenneth Grabner
is a Holy Cross priest who serves as chaplain at the Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame. His ministry also includes retreat conferences, evenings of recollection and spiritual direction. He is the author of several books, including Focus Your Day (Ave Maria Press).
is a Holy Cross priest who serves as chaplain at the Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame. His ministry also includes retreat conferences, evenings of recollection and spiritual direction. He is the author of several books, including Focus Your Day (Ave Maria Press).
Phillis Harris-Brooks
I grew up with four brothers and two sisters on the East Coast. My husband Darryl, my son Marc and I reside in Colorado. I met my husband in Turkey while we both were in the Air Force. As a military family, we called Germany "home" for seven years.
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I grew up with four brothers and two sisters on the East Coast. My husband Darryl, my son Marc and I reside in Colorado. I met my husband in Turkey while we both were in the Air Force. As a military family, we called Germany "home" for seven years.
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Sr. Kathryn James Hermes
is a member of the Daughters of St. Paul and author of Beginning Contemplative Prayer, and ofMaking Peace with Yourself from Pauline Books and Media. She ministers to others through her community's website, www.pauline.org.
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is a member of the Daughters of St. Paul and author of Beginning Contemplative Prayer, and ofMaking Peace with Yourself from Pauline Books and Media. She ministers to others through her community's website, www.pauline.org.
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Sr. Charleen Hug
is a Sister of Notre Dame who teaches high school theology at Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, OH. A freelance writer, her work appears in religious magazines.
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is a Sister of Notre Dame who teaches high school theology at Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, OH. A freelance writer, her work appears in religious magazines.
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Claire King
is an educator and youth advocate who works in community outreach and service-learning in Bloomington, Indiana.
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is an educator and youth advocate who works in community outreach and service-learning in Bloomington, Indiana.
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Fr. James Krings
has been a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis since 1971. Following his recovery from cancer 12 years ago, his primary ministry was in Catholic healthcare. Now he serves as pastoral associate at St. Joseph parish in Manchester, Missouri.
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has been a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis since 1971. Following his recovery from cancer 12 years ago, his primary ministry was in Catholic healthcare. Now he serves as pastoral associate at St. Joseph parish in Manchester, Missouri.
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Patricia Livingston
is a well-known speaker and author. Her latest book is Let In The Light: Facing the Hard Stuff with Hope (Ave Maria Press). Wife, mother and grandmother of 9, she lives in Tampa, Florida.
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is a well-known speaker and author. Her latest book is Let In The Light: Facing the Hard Stuff with Hope (Ave Maria Press). Wife, mother and grandmother of 9, she lives in Tampa, Florida.
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Karla Manternach
works as a freelance writer for Catholic publications and nonprofit organizations. She lives in southeastern Wisconsin with her husband and their daughter.
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works as a freelance writer for Catholic publications and nonprofit organizations. She lives in southeastern Wisconsin with her husband and their daughter.
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Mary Marrocco
is a laywoman and chaplain to St. John the Compassionate Mission, a Byzantine parish serving the poor of downtown Toronto, Ontario. She is the author of The Good News Is Love (Saint Mary's Press) and Fire in the Desert (Peregrina).
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is a laywoman and chaplain to St. John the Compassionate Mission, a Byzantine parish serving the poor of downtown Toronto, Ontario. She is the author of The Good News Is Love (Saint Mary's Press) and Fire in the Desert (Peregrina).
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Fr. James McKarns
of Louisville, Ohio, preaches missions with Isaiah Ministries and gives other parish retreats. His latest book is entitled Saints and Seasons: Reflections for the Liturgical Year.
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of Louisville, Ohio, preaches missions with Isaiah Ministries and gives other parish retreats. His latest book is entitled Saints and Seasons: Reflections for the Liturgical Year.
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Terri Mifek
is a spiritual director and active freelance writer. Married, with three daughters and a grandson, she lives in Bloomington, MN.
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is a spiritual director and active freelance writer. Married, with three daughters and a grandson, she lives in Bloomington, MN.
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Mark Mossa, S.J.
is a Jesuit priest completing his studies at Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, MA. His writing has appeared in Company, America and on BustedHalo.com. Mark also has a book on the spiritual life forthcoming from Saint Anthony Messenger Press.
is a Jesuit priest completing his studies at Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, MA. His writing has appeared in Company, America and on BustedHalo.com. Mark also has a book on the spiritual life forthcoming from Saint Anthony Messenger Press.
David Nantais
works in campus ministry at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
works in campus ministry at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Mark Neilsen
is editor of Living Faith. He is married and the father of three children. His most recent book is Reaffirming Life in a Culture of Death (Liguori).
is editor of Living Faith. He is married and the father of three children. His most recent book is Reaffirming Life in a Culture of Death (Liguori).
Aileen O'Donoghue
is associate professor of physics at Saint Lawrence University in Canton, NY, and author of The Sky Is Not A Ceiling (Orbis Books).
is associate professor of physics at Saint Lawrence University in Canton, NY, and author of The Sky Is Not A Ceiling (Orbis Books).
Paul Pennick
is assistant editor of Living Faith and acquisitions editor for Twenty-Third Publications. He is married and the father of two adult children.
is assistant editor of Living Faith and acquisitions editor for Twenty-Third Publications. He is married and the father of two adult children.
Kevin Perrotta
is the editor of Six Weeks With The Bible, guides for discussion and reflection (Loyola Press) and author of Your Invitation To Scripture (Charis Books). He and his wife live in Ann Arbor, MI.
is the editor of Six Weeks With The Bible, guides for discussion and reflection (Loyola Press) and author of Your Invitation To Scripture (Charis Books). He and his wife live in Ann Arbor, MI.
Fr. Stephen J. Rossetti
a licensed psychologist, serves as president and chief executive officer of Saint Luke Institute in Silver Spring, MD, a residential treatment center for clergy and religious men and women. He is author of The Joy of Priesthood (Ave Maria Press).
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a licensed psychologist, serves as president and chief executive officer of Saint Luke Institute in Silver Spring, MD, a residential treatment center for clergy and religious men and women. He is author of The Joy of Priesthood (Ave Maria Press).
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Sr. Joyce Rupp
a member of the Servants of Mary, is the author of numerous books, spiritual director, retreat facilitator and hospice volunteer. She lives in Des Moines, IA.
a member of the Servants of Mary, is the author of numerous books, spiritual director, retreat facilitator and hospice volunteer. She lives in Des Moines, IA.
Rebecca Sande
writes from Cambridge, WI. Having previously worked in the Wisconsin State Legislature, she is a member of Pro-Life Wisconsin’s speaker’s bureau.
writes from Cambridge, WI. Having previously worked in the Wisconsin State Legislature, she is a member of Pro-Life Wisconsin’s speaker’s bureau.
Jeanne Schuler
teaches philosophy at Creighton University where she shares a faculty position with her husband, Patrick Murray. The couple have three children.
teaches philosophy at Creighton University where she shares a faculty position with her husband, Patrick Murray. The couple have three children.
Sr. Melannie Svoboda
is the former provincial superior of the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, OH. Her latest books are In Steadfast Love and When the Rain Speaks (Twenty-Third Publications).
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is the former provincial superior of the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, OH. Her latest books are In Steadfast Love and When the Rain Speaks (Twenty-Third Publications).
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Amy Welborn
is the author of The Words We Pray: Finding the Meaning Behind Traditional Catholic Prayers (Loyola Press, 2004).
is the author of The Words We Pray: Finding the Meaning Behind Traditional Catholic Prayers (Loyola Press, 2004).
Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr
author and retreat leader, is a member of St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Her most recent book, coauthored with Joyce Rupp, is The Circle of Life. Her website is www.MacrinaWiederkehr.com.
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author and retreat leader, is a member of St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Her most recent book, coauthored with Joyce Rupp, is The Circle of Life. Her website is www.MacrinaWiederkehr.com.
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Heather Wilson
has worked on college campuses most of her life, first in student affairs and then in campus ministry. She currently lives in Indianapolis, IN.
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has worked on college campuses most of her life, first in student affairs and then in campus ministry. She currently lives in Indianapolis, IN.
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Sr. Marguerite Zralek
a Sinsinawa Dominican, has ministered as teacher, hospital chaplain, and parish pastoral associate. Her poetry has been published in America, Emmanuel and Sisters Today. She lives in Des Plaines, IL.
a Sinsinawa Dominican, has ministered as teacher, hospital chaplain, and parish pastoral associate. Her poetry has been published in America, Emmanuel and Sisters Today. She lives in Des Plaines, IL.
