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Tim Ryan5 min read

Four Levels of Happiness and Lenten Examination of Conscience

Fr. Spitzer's Four Levels of Happiness are a great aid in our examination of consciousness. Learn how they apply to Lent here.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: How to Unleash Your Mind’s Full Potential

Dr. Jeanne Zehr of the MINDCAP Center for Cognitive Advantage joins Purposeful Lab Podcast to discuss how to unleash your mind's full potential.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.4 min read

A Palm Sunday Prayer

Enjoy this Palm Sunday prayer from Fr. Spitzer.
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J. G. Miller4 min read

5 Reasons Why Jesus’s Miracles Were Unique for Their Time

Discover five reasons Jesus's miracles were unique and their difference from the presentation of miracles in Hellenistic writings.
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Purposeful Universe3 min read

Purposeful Lab: Personalism, The Philosophy We Need Today

Dan Kuebler interviews philosopher Dr. John F. Crosby on the field of personalism, a philosophy that highlights the importance of the human person.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.3 min read

Lenten Prayer: An Act of Unrestricted Love

This Fr. Spitzer prayer inspires us to see the unrestricted love in Jesus' sacrifice and to view our crosses in a different light.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.10 min read

Square and Circle: Deep Structures in Christian Art

An exploration of the symbolism in Christian art of both the Crucifixion and the Resurrection.
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Purposeful Universe3 min read

Purposeful Lab: Your Immortal Soul

James Brent, O.P. discusses the immortal soul on Purposeful Lab podcast. Fr. James speaks about what the soul is, why the human soul is unique, and more.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.2 min read

Lenten Prayer: Ignite a Flame in Our Hearts

Read this Fr. Spitzer prayer to help inspire you to find ways to follow him and to transform yourself through Him.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.5 min read

How Science, Reason, and Faith Can Help Us Discover the Bible

Father Spitzer's most recent release equips readers with the tools needed to truly discover the Bible. Read a review here!
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: Understanding the Mind and Brain

Dr. Sharon Dirckx discusses the differences between the mind, the brain, and consciousness, and how they point to the existence of a creator.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.3 min read

Lenten Prayer: Transformed in Your Grace

Read this Fr. Spitzer prayer that asks for help in using our Lenten practices to be transformed in His grace.
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