Mary Elizabeth Sperry holds a master's degree in liturgical studies from The Catholic University of America. She has worked for the USCCB in the Secretariat for the Liturgy, USCCB Publishing, and the Department of Communications. She is the author of Real Life Faith: Bible Companion for Catholic Teens, (Liguori, 2014); and Bible Top Tens and Ten: How the Commandments Can Change Your Life (both 2012). She has published a number of articles with faith-based publications including Liguorian magazine, and has appeared on numerous high-profile radio programs on National Public Radio, CBS Radio, NBC News, the Drew Mariani Show, The Catholics Next Door, and Seize the Day.