Albert Haase, OFM , is a popular Franciscan preacher, teacher, spiritual director, and guest on talk radio shows. A former missionary to mainland China, he is the award-winning author of more than 15 books on popular spirituality, including Catching Fire Becoming Flame , and the presenter on five best-selling DVDs. He currently resides at San Miguel Friary in San Antonio, Texas. Ordained a Franciscan priest in 1983, Albert Haase, OFM, (www.AlbertOFM.org) is a popular preacher in both Catholic and Protestant churches and a teacher of spiritual formation. For 5 years, he was the co-host of the weekend show, "Spirit and Life," heard on the national Relevant Radio Network. A former missionary to mainland China for more than 11 years, he is the author not only of the audio series, THE LORD'S PRAYER: A Summary of the Entire Gospel, published by Learn25.

com but also of fourteen best selling books on popular spirituality. He is also the presenter on five best selling streaming videos available from Paraclete Press: CATCHING FIRE, BECOMING FLAME: A Guide for Spiritual Transformation, KEEPING THE FIRE ALIVE: Navigating Challenges in the Spiritual Life, COME, FOLLOW ME: Six Responses to the Call of Jesus, SAYING YES: What is God's Will for Me?, and THE BE ATTITUDES: Ten Paths to Holiness. Each program consists of six 30-minute presentations and includes a Group Discussion Guide.