Veronica Mary Rolf

Veronica Mary Rolf is an independent scholar educated at Columbia University, an academic lecturer, a former Broadway actress, professional playwright, and a Master Teacher of Dramatic Arts. She is the author of "Suddenly There is God: The Story of Our Lives in Sacred Scripture" (Cascade Books, 2019) which won the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award for Scripture; "An Explorer's Guide to Julian of Norwich" (IVP Academic Press, 2018), which won the 2018 IVP Academic Readers' Choice Award; and "Julian’s Gospel: Illuminating the Life & Revelations of Julian of Norwich" (Orbis Books, 2013), which won a First Place Catholic Press Association Book Award, the Nautilus Gold Medal Book Award for Spirituality, and the National Indie “Excellence” Book Award for Religion. After a long career playing leading roles on Broadway, in classical theatre, and on television, Veronica was appointed as the first actress in the Affiliate Artist program, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. In this capacity, she performed her One Woman Shows as a goodwill ambassador throughout the United States. As a dramatist, she has seen her plays produced on the New York stage and on television. She was also the founding Artistic Director of The Center for Creative Collaboration, Inc. in New York City, dedicated to helping at-risk youth through the arts, the marketplace, and the community. Currently, Veronica records teachings on Christian mysticism and Scripture at www.lifelovelightpodcast.com, writes on spirituality at www.juliansvoice.com, and leads online contemplative retreats at www.veronicamaryrolf.com.