Matthew Leonard

Matthew Leonard is an international speaker, author, podcaster, and founder of Next Level Catholic Academy, an online membership community focused on teaching Catholic spirituality. A convert to Catholicism and former missionary to Latin America, Matthew is a frequent guest on radio and television programs across the country. His podcast, “The Art of Catholic”, is heard in more than 170 countries around the world. Matthew holds a Masters in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and is the author of two books, “Louder Than Words: The Art of Living as a Catholic” and “Prayer Works! Getting A Grip On Catholic Spirituality.” He lives in Ohio with his wife Veronica and their six children. Learn more about him at MatthewSLeonard.com.

Articles By Matthew Leonard

When Joy is Wrong – According to St John of the Cross

When Joy is Wrong According to St John of the Cross   We’re all aware we shouldn’t take inordinate pleasure in earthly/temporal goods (which remains a problem for most of us). Affected by the original sin of Adam and Eve, we tend to focus too much on the things of this world. The clichés of

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Why You Don’t Want to Go to Purgatory

What’s wrong with setting your (spiritual) sights on Purgatory? Are we missing the boat when we do this? Find out when a new member of SpiritualDirection.com’s writing team, Matthew Leonard, tackles this question.

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