About the Author

Rev. Matthias Neuman, OSB, is a monk and priest of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, Indiana. He received his STL and STD from the Pontifical University of St. Anselm in Rome. Fr. Matthias is senior instructor for theological programs at the Saint Meinrad Continuing Education Center and chaplain for the Benedictine Sisters of Ferdinand, Indiana. He is a popular speaker and has written over 150 journal articles and reviews dealing with spirituality, ministry, theology, and Benedictine monasticism.