Douglas Leal is currently Chief Mission Integration Officer with Providence, a multi-state Catholic health system. Previously, he was the director of Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Douglas is a frequent speaker on spirituality, faith formation, liturgy, and other topics, and he delivers retreats and seminars nationwide. He is the author of the skill-building book for lectors, Beyond Reading: Advnaced Training for Proclaimers of the Word (LTP), and he holds a master's degree from the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. www.dougleal.com