is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Religion at Saint Leo University outside of Tampa, FL. His dissertation was on the theological anthropology of David Tracy. His other interests include theology and culture, especially pop culture and media, the relationship between sin and grace, and the public and political aspects of theology. When not theologizing, Steve enjoys bad television, hiking, and rooting for the Indianapolis Colts.
I have a review out today of Michael Lee’s Revolutionary Saint: The Theological Legacy of Oscar Romero. In short, I think it’s an excellent book. In particular, the three central chapters are insightful examinations of conversion, discipleship, and martyrdom in the life and theology of Romero. I read most of the book while walking the Camino … More Review: Michael Lee’s Revolutionary Saint
This December, I’ll be presenting at the National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry in Tampa, FL. The section I’m speaking in is the “Great Ideas in Prayer and Worship,” which is supposed to be somewhat more TED talk in style. I’ll be focusing on prayer and pilgrimage, with an emphasis on the Camino de Santiago … More Upcoming Talk: NCCYM
This past spring, the CCJS at Saint Leo brought Pim Valkenberg to speak on campus about interfaith dialogue. He and I had a great chat about Muslim-Catholic dialogue, how he became interested in it, and what I need to know about Dutch food and coffee culture. You can click play on the episode above, or … More Daily Theology Podcast 35 – Pim Valkenberg
This October, I’ll be giving two workshops at the Archdiocese of Houston’s Proclaim Conference. This year’s theme, Radiant with Joy, is inspired by Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium. The various sessions will focus on the art of accompaniment, ringing out the kerygma, and a missionary impulse that transforms. Both my workshops are on Saturday, October 20th. … More Upcoming Talk: Archdiocese of Houston’s Proclaim Conference
I am pleased to announce that book about David Tracy that I’ve been working on the last couple years is finally on its way! The book, titled A Theology of Conversation: An Introduction to David Tracy, will be published by Liturgical Press in November, 2018. Here is the brief summary from the back cover: Sometimes … More I Wrote a Book
I have a particular fondness for the story of the Road to Emmaus, so I wrote on it for Daily Theology as part of our posts about the Easter season. It looks at how the call to conversion in the Christian life must be embodied, especially through acts of charity and service. Check out the … More Post at Daily Theology: “Third Sunday of Easter: A Ghost Does Not Have Flesh and Bones”
In February, I gave a keynote at a colloquium on Community and Human Flourishing at the University of South Florida. The various papers looked at the idea of the good life and community, with particular interest in the key issues of different eras. I focused my paper on the questions that arise from virtual community … More The Possibility of Virtue in the Virtual Community
This coming Tuesday, I’m giving a talk on Pope Francis and Laudato Si at Espiritu Santo Parish in Safety Harbor, FL. I’ll focus on the main themes of the encyclical and how Francis wants us to respond to the “throwaway culture.” The talk is at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. Admission is free and all … More Upcoming Talk: “What is Laudato Si?”
I first wrote this piece for Rebus, a magazine put out by the School of Arts and Sciences at Saint Leo. I then thought Daily Theology readers might appreciate it too, plus this would make it easier for me to share with the Camino students I’m teaching this semester. The piece focuses on the rhythms … More Post at Daily Theology: “The Rhythm of the Would-Be Saints: Pilgrimage as Kairos”
Despite being much maligned, the Vatican II decree Inter Mirifica gave the enduring gift of World Communications Day. Each year, the Pope writes a brief message (usually about three printed pages) about social communications, media, and technology. The messages don’t usually get much attention, but I try each year to write a brief analysis of … More Post at Daily Theology: “Fake News and the Good News”
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