Paul C. DeCelles is a founding member of the People of Praise, an ecumenical, charismatic, covenant Christian community (www.peopleofpraise.org). He received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Johns Hopkins University and did research at the Institute for Advanced Study and CERN. He coordinates the People of Praise’s mission efforts. He has directed the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius and trained directors for over 40 years.