ISAAC SUMMERS

Isaac is a husband to Erin and father to three children: Sully, Marie, and Sophia. He resides in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. Isaac has a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Duquesne University and his Master’s degree in Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. 

Isaac was a two-time former seminarian before he became a youth minister for four years. He then taught Religion at North Catholic High School for five years. For three of those years, he was also the Director of Student Life. Isaac is now the Director of Business Development & Marketing for Decided Excellence Catholic Media

If Isaac is not hanging out with his wife or playing with his kids, he enjoys athletic competition, reading theology, and prayer. He desires each day to be open to the Holy Spirit so he can follow God’s will.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

BEING CONSUMED BY THE LOVE OF GOD MEANS THROWING OUT THE TO-DO LISTS

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JANUARY 25, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

I have an eight year old son and a six year old daughter. They generally are very good friends, and when they are out...

THREE STITCHES, A BROKEN ANKLE & ORDINARY TIME

Two days before Christmas, my two year old daughter broke her ankle. She was sitting on the second of two porch steps with her...

JANUARY 18, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

In today’s Gospel we hear the account of Jesus’ baptism as told by the Gospel of John. Unlike the narrative form of the synoptic...

THE VIRTUE OF FANDOM

I recently watched the Week 18 NFL matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers. I am a lifelong Steelers’ fan and it...

JANUARY 11, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

In today’s Gospel, we hear Matthew’s version of Jesus’ baptism. When Jesus approaches His cousin John at the Jordan river to be baptized, John...