Richard Prayson

Richard Prayson is a Cleveland native, physician, author, and ordained Catholic deacon whose writing reflects a lifelong commitment to both faith and service. In addition to authoring multiple medical textbooks throughout his distinguished medicalcareer, he has written poetry collections and novels.

Drawing on his experiences in medicine, ministry, and creative writing, Prayson invites readers to reflect more deeply on God's presence in everyday life. Meant to Be brings together a year's worth of homilies and original poetry inspired by his first year of ordained ministry, offering encouragement to readers seeking a closer relationship with Christ.