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

APRIL 26, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. In the Gospel, we hear the iconic parable of Jesus explaining that He is the gate of the sheepfold,...

THE BIBLICAL ROOTS OF THE EUCHARIST

The sacrament of the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life because it is the body, blood, soul, and divinity of...

APRIL 19, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

In today’s gospel, we have the famous story of the trip of two disciples who set out from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the day...

THE MATTER, FORM, AND MINISTER OF CONFIRMATION

The sacrament of Confirmation can be a confusing sacrament. It can be seen as a tepid ceremony that is repetitive to the sacramental graces...

CAN THOSE WHO ARE NOT BAPTIZED GO TO HEAVEN?

We know from the scriptures that a person must be baptized if they are to enter into Heaven. Jesus tells us: Very truly I...

THE MATTER, FORM, AND MINISTER OF BAPTISM

Baptism is the sacrament that welcomes us into the life of the Body of Christ, or the Church. It is a gift, given to...