Edward Hays is the author of many best-selling books on contemporary spirituality, including Prayers for the Domestic Church, Secular Sanctity, The Old Hermit's Almanac, Pray Always, Psalms for Zero Gravity, and Prayers for a Planetary Pilgrim. His artwork graces the covers of many of his books and is also featured in a line of liturgical prints, posters, and cards. A Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, since 1958, Hays has also served as director of Shantivanam, a contemplative center in the Midwest, and as a chaplain at the Kansas State Penitentiary in Lansing. He spe...