Matthew Leonard is an international speaker, author, podcaster, and founder of the Science of Sainthood, a powerful online teaching program focused on Catholic spiritual formation for individuals and groups. An accomplished filmmaker, he has written, produced, directed, and hosted multiple best-selling series which have been translated into multiple languages and broadcast around the world.

Matthew is a former missionary and convert to Catholicism and appears regularly on radio and television programs across the country like EWTN, Relevant Radio, and SiriusXM, as well as his own popular podcast titled “The Art of Catholic.” Matthew has written two books – Prayer Works: Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality and Louder Than Words: The Art of Living as a Catholic. He holds a Masters in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and lives in Ohio with his wife Veronica and their six children.

Spiritual GPS: The 3 Stages of the Spiritual Life
Many spiritual writers refer to the “science of sainthood.” It’s the defined process by which we achieve union with God, our ultimate destiny – a mode of life beyond what anyone can imagine.  This talk explains the three traditional stages of Catholic spiritual life as taught by spiritual greats like St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thomas Aquinas, and so many others. I also explain how to achieve a life of true peace and happiness in the craziness of this world as you move through the stages of the spiritual journey. This is what life is all about – now and forever!

The Divine Whisper: Understanding the Power & Purpose of Silence
A fundamental truth of the spiritual life is that in order to grow, we must be silent. As St. Basil the Great said, “Quiet is the first step in our sanctification.” But why? What’s the secret power of silence? In this talk Matthew explains not only the “why?” of silence, but also the different aspects of what we mean by silence. Because true silence is way more than just finding a little peace and quiet. It’s a kind of disposition that is meant to envelop our lives, even while we engage the chaos of this world. In fact, we’re going to see that silence isn’t just a channel that opens us up to HEAR God, it’s his preferred language, so to speak.