Bibliography

Books & Essays

Reflections on theology, the missionary life, and the encounter between the Church and contemporary culture.

Books

Dialogue on Discernment

Dialogue on Discernment

Finding Wisdom for Life Decisions

2025

A conversational guide to the art of Christian discernment, drawing on Ignatian and Salesian traditions to help readers find clarity in life's major decisions.

Leader Like No Other

Leader Like No Other

What Secular Leadership Models Reveal about Jesus

2025

A study of what contemporary leadership theory illuminates about the leadership of Jesus Christ — and what Jesus reveals back about authentic leadership.

Developing a Diocesan Vitality Index

Developing a Diocesan Vitality Index

A Study of Episcopal Leadership Styles in Top-Performing U.S. Dioceses

2023

Doctoral dissertation (Creighton University, 2023) exploring leadership styles employed by U.S. Catholic bishops in top-performing Latin-rite dioceses from 2000–2020.

Lessons from the Workshop of St. Joseph

Lessons from the Workshop of St. Joseph

2022

Reflections on the virtues of St. Joseph — courage, fortitude, and audacity — and what working alongside him teaches us about discipleship. Audiobook available.

The Way of St. Joseph

The Way of St. Joseph

2021

A meditative path through the spirituality of St. Joseph for the consecration and renewal of Christian life. Audiobook available.

Now and Forever

Now and Forever

A Regnum Christi Essay on an Approach to Living Life in Light of Eternity

2021

A short, sustained essay on living the present moment in the horizon of eternity — written for members and friends of Regnum Christi.

Journey to Joy

Journey to Joy

Reflections on the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary

2019

Seven meditations tracing the sorrows of Mary as a path that opens, paradoxically, into joy. Also available in Spanish.

Until Christ Be Formed in You

Until Christ Be Formed in You

Our Approach to Formation in Regnum Christi

2018

A formational vision for Regnum Christi: how the Movement understands the slow, lifelong work of forming Christ in the soul.

Better with God?

Better with God?

Why be Good without God when you can be Better with God?

2013

A reasoned and pastoral response to the new atheism, written for thoughtful seekers and Christians who want to articulate why God matters.

The New Fundamentalists

The New Fundamentalists

The Intolerance of Tolerance

2007

An early diagnosis of how the language of tolerance has become its own form of intolerance — and what authentic openness to truth looks like.

Articles