Shane KaplerFor the past 30 years Shane has been involved in evangelism and catechesis within the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He has coordinated programs for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and ongoing faith formation and helped lead a vibrant youth prayer group. He was a long-time member of the Archdiocese's Retreat, Evangelization, and Prayer (REAP) Team and currently serves on the board of the Institute of Catholic Humanism, an apostolate dedicated to unpacking God’s plan for the human person in the teachings of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
Shane is the author of The Biblical Roots of Marian Consecration: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart in Light of Scripture (2022), James: Jewish Roots, Catholic Fruits (2021), Marrying the Rosary to the Divine Mercy Chaplet (2016), The Epistle to the Hebrews and the Seven Core Beliefs of Catholics (2016),Through, With, and In Him: The Prayer Life of Jesus and How to Make It Our Own (2014), The God Who is Love: Explaining Christianity From Its Center (2009), and co-author of Tending the Temple: 365 Days of Spiritual and Physical Devotions (2011). He has been featured on EWTN's The Journey Home, is a frequent guest of Catholic radio, and contributes articles to a number of websites, including Catholic Exchange and Epic Pew. Shane is currently pursuing an M.A. in Theology (Specialization in Sacred Scripture) through Holy Apostles College & Seminary. He also holds an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology and is engaged in clinical practice. He vehemently maintains, however, that his "best gig" is being the father of two. If you would like to contact Shane with a comment, question, or an invitation to speak, he can be reached at skapler@explainingchristianity.com or through the contact form below.
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