Curriculum Vitae
Latin for “course of (one's) life,” below are a few of my publications, sermons, and presentations.
Martin of Tours
Martin defied the stereotypes of his day and the assumption by Christians that the military was (or is) inherently no good.
Francis of Assisi
Not everyone knows that Francis was a survivor of a horrific war, one of only nine left on the battlefield after a crusade
Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius grew up desiring a life of glory, which for millennia was thought to be gained almost exclusively on the battlefield.
John Vianney
After the war, an imperial decree provided amnesty for deserters like John, so he became a priest
Sergius & Bacchus
For Christians in high places, theirs was a closeted faith, known only to others like themselves.
John of God
As many soldiers do, John struggled to find purpose and meaning after his time in the military.
Joan of Arc
Joan is a complicating figure for any Christian account of war.
George of Palestine
Military officers like George were hit the hardest because their status frequently required participation in sacrificial ceremonies.
Pachomius of Thebes
Battle hardened souls return from combat to see communities and churches detached from the virtues they learned in war.
Camillus of Lellis
Soldiers have faced immense danger and know how to stare down the terrors of hell, especially to assist those in danger.
Ten Saints Ten Days blog series
The saints testify with their very lives that war and death do not have the last word
Contributions: Huffington Post
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