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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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Dr. Dan Kuebler8 min read

The Ends of Living Organisms

Dr. Dan Kuebler discusses how living organisms exhibit the intelligence to harness these molecular parts to achieve goals.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: What Does it Mean for Humans to Thrive?

What does it mean for humans to thrive? Dan and Catherine welcome Dr. Pam King to the Purposeful Lab to answer that very question.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.3 min read

Lenten Prayer: Glory of Easter

Fr. Spitzer shares a prayer for the Second week of Lent—calling for us to find the Glory of Easter as we continue on our Lenten journey.
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Magis Center6 min read

The 6 Criteria Historians Use for Proof of Jesus' Miracles

Did Jesus really perform miracles? Historians use 6 main criteria to determine if an event really happened, and these can provide proof of Jesus' miracles.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: Evolutionary Psychology—What Sets Humans Apart

Dan and Catherine discuss evolutionary psychology and the unique characteristics of the human brain that set us apart from other organisms.
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