R. Thomas Richard, Ph.D., together with his wife Deborah, currently offers parish adult formation opportunities, and programs for Returning Catholics. He has served the Church in religious formation, lay ministry and deacon formation, and retreat direction. He is the author of several articles in Homiletic and Pastoral Review, as well as books on Catholic spirituality, prayer, and the Mass - which are described on his website, www.renewthechurch.com. He also publishes a blog at renewthechurch.wordpress.com.