Service refers to the manner in which each of us contributes to the welfare of our world and our fellow citizens. My personal call to service is expressed through the profession of Pastoral Counseling, which is an approach to counseling and psychotherapy that embraces concepts and interventions that are both clinically sound and spiritually sensitive. Currently, I own and operate the founding clinic for Catholic Counseling Centers, which is the clinical branch of The Institute for Catholic Counseling & Psychotherapy. . . (read more)

Sanctity describes the way in which each of us defines and relates to what is sacred. My personal expression of sanctity occurs within my ministry as a Catholic Lay Leader. As Founder and Chief Clinical Director for The Institute for Catholic Counseling & Psychotherapy, I serve the Church via research, publication, lectures, and the practice of Catholic Centered Psychotherapy, which is an approach to counseling and psychotherapy that integrates sound clinical science with a focused Magisterial sensitivity . . . (read more)

Solidarity considers the causes we embrace and the collectives with which we unite. For me, the practical and philosophical concepts of Knighthood frame my way of being in the world. This includes the practice of historical European swordsmanship to train and discpline both body and mind as well as the concepts of Heraldry and Chivalry to shape character and conduct. I have practiced the martial arts for over 25 years and I hold numerous certifications and degrees in both martial arts and Knighthood. . . (read more)