The author is an adult religious education teacher and has been a spiritual director and guide for many adults in all walks of life. His passion is helping others grow closer to God. He is also active in Catholic internet discussion groups. He is married and has five children, one of whom is a priest. He and his family live in a forest in Virginia. They maintain a variety of animals and fowl, including dairy goats, donkeys, geese, ducks, chickens, and peacocks, all of which provide the author a peaceful respite from his busy life as a government contractor.