About the Author

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Fr. John Burns is a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He is the author of the bestselling books Adore: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation and Lift Up Your Heart: A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Francis de Sales. Ordained in 2010, Burns has served as an associate pastor and pastor in Milwaukee in addition to being an adjunct professor of moral theology at the Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. He completed a doctorate in moral theology at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome in 2019. His doctoral research focused on the theology of healing through forgiveness. Burns speaks at conferences, preaches for missions, and directs retreats throughout the country. He works extensively with the Sisters of Life and St. Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, and has given retreats, conferences, and spiritual direction for the sisters in Africa, Europe, and the United States. Josiah Henley is a Catholic illustrator and designer from Portland, Oregon. His work is featured in Behold: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation. He earned a master's degree in architecture from Portland State University. Henley's work is inspired by the ancient art and architecture of the Church, and he aims to create contemporary images that honor her tradition. He lives with his family in Portland, Oregon.