Marie Theresa CoombsMarie Theresa Coombs, Hermit, lives as a canonically recognized hermit at Lebh Shomea, a contemplative-eremitical house of prayer in the desert region of South Texas. She earned a PhD in Theological Studies from Graduate Theological Foundation, Indiaa. She has coauthored and authored books in the areas of theology and spirituality. She has extensive experience as a spiritual director. Francis Kelly Nemeck, OMI (+2014) taught theology in the United States and Canada, and did missionary work in Texas and Mexico. He earned a doctorate in spirituality from Les Facultes Catholiques de Lyon. From 1973 to 2013 he lived a contemplative life at Lebh Shomea House of Prayer. He coauthored and authored books on themes related to theology and spirituality. For over five decades, assistance to persons seeking spiritual direction was integral to his priestly ministry. Read More Read Less