About Michael and Servus Dei
I’m Michael Fierro, a Catholic theologian with an MA in Theology in the Diocese of Saint Augustine. By day, I work as a software engineer. In the evenings, I serve as a Director of Religious Education. I also have four school-aged children, so helping children understand and love the faith is a mission very close to my heart.
Servus Dei began as a place to share my writing. Then someone asked whether I could make a video about Saint Faustina. I had never made a video before, but I decided to try. That request opened a new direction for the project, which has grown to include stories about Scripture and the saints, teaching resources, and music alongside my theological writing and reflections.
Why I do this
My writing and videos are both attempts to make Christ and His Church more accessible. Whether I’m exploring a theological question or telling a saint’s story, I want to help people understand the faith and see how it connects with their lives.
I try to teach through stories because I think they are the best way to reach people, especially children. A story gives us someone to listen to, something to wonder about, and choices to consider. It can help us approach a question that might seem distant or difficult when presented only as an explanation.
Some of what you’ll find here is written for adults who want to think more deeply about the faith. Other resources are made for children and the parents, teachers, and catechists helping them grow. These are different ways of pursuing the same purpose.
The person behind the project
Servus Dei means “servant of God.” There are no other employees behind the name. It’s just me, working on the writing, videos, music, resources, and website around my other responsibilities.
I don’t make a profit from this project. In fact, I spend money on it every month. So, if you’ve come to sell me something, I should probably warn you that you’ve found a very small marketing budget. 😉
I make these resources freely available because I want them to be useful to anyone who needs them. Financial support is nevertheless a real help. It helps cover the ongoing costs and makes it easier for me to continue creating and sharing this work.
Get in touch
I’d love to hear how you’re using these resources, what you’ve found helpful, or what you’d like to see next. Questions about the faith, suggestions for future stories, and honest feedback are all welcome.
Thank you for visiting. I hope you find something here that helps you, your family, or those you teach grow in knowledge and love of Christ and His Church.