Academic History

Ph.D. Christian Spirituality, Graduate Theological Union (1996)
S.T.L. Systematic Theology, Weston Jesuit School of Theology (1992)
M.A. Sacramental Theology, University of St. Thomas (1987)
M.Div. Saint Paul Seminary (1986)
B.A., Religious Studies, Purdue University (1983)


Expertise

Christian Spirituality, Interreligious Dialogue, Mysticism, Buddhism

Books

Christianity Looks East: Comparing the Spiritualities of John of the Cross and Buddhaghosa, Paulist Press, 2006

The Developing Christian: Spiritual Growth through the Life Cycle, Paulist Press, 2007

Articles

"Grace and Freedom: Strangers, Opponents, or Partners?" in Spiritual Life, Winter 2005

"Spirituality in Adulthood: Development and Fruition" in The Way, Winter 2004

"The Centering Prayer Movement and the Christian Contemplative Tradition" in Spiritual Life, Winter 2004

"Mary: Mentor and Mother" in Spiritual Life, Winter 2000

"A Contemplative Dialogue: East and West" in Studia Mystica, XXI 2000

"You Are The Other" in Spiritual Life, Summer 2000

"Priestly Theologizing" in Touchstone, Winter 1999


Booklets

The Theologies of Karl Rahner and Hans Urs von Balthasar, NFPC, September 2000

Not by Bread Alone: Daily Reflections for Lent 2002, Liturgical Press 2001

Not by Bread Alone: Daily Reflections for Lent 2003, Liturgical Press 2002

Not by Bread Alone: Daily Reflections for Lent 2004, Liturgical Press 2003


Professional Memberships

American Academy of Religion
Catholic Theological Society of America
Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality