About The Author: About The Author: Charles E. Miller C.M. is Von der Ahe Professor of Homiletics and Liturgy at St. John's Seminary Camarillo CA. In 1988 Cardinal Mahony conferred upon him the Laudatus award for excellence in the promotion of the liturgical life of the parishes and people of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He has written several books in the areas of homiletics and liturgy.