Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.
The Deadly Sins
Whenever we see injustice and hatred, there we may also see the 7 Deadly Sins. These vices form the heart of darkness and oppose self-sacrificial love.
Moral Conversion and Resisting Temptation
We may make the same sins over and over, unable to truly accept God’s mercy. Fr. Spitzer gives us a practical roadmap for breaking this cycle of sin, empowering us for resisting temptation.
The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist—History and Evidence [Spitzer Scholarly Article]
Fr. Spitzer demonstrates from history and the Bible that the Eucharistic bread is Jesus' real body and the Eucharistic wine is His real blood.
Historical Evidence of Jesus’ Miracles [Spitzer Scholarly Article]
Fr. Spitzer refutes objections against the miracles of Jesus, and provides evidence for the reality of Jesus’ miracles, showing that Jesus was the Son of God.
Contemporary Miracles Associated with Blessed Mary, Saints, and the Holy Eucharist [Spitzer Scholarly Article]
A discussion of some remarkable and scientifically proven contemporary miracles relating to Mary, the intercession of the saints, and the Holy Eucharist.
Evidence of God from Contemporary Science & Philosophy [Spitzer Scholarly Article]
Here is a good cross section of the contemporary evidence for God from philosophy, science, and the medical study of near death experiences.
Why Would a Loving God Allow Suffering?
Considering the arguments for God's redemption of suffering, one might ask the question, why would God have allowed suffering to occur in the first place?
Fr. Spitzer on Suffering, Love, and Eternal Life
Suffering can be a great opportunity, if we view it within the context of love and eternal life. I have come to realize that this is the highpoint of wisdom.
Getting Started on Prayer - Spontaneous Prayers
God alone will be able to completely satisfy us. As St. Augustine said: “For you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.”
Who is God? The Father of the Prodigal Son [Spitzer Scholarly Article]
For Jesus, the heart of God (who God is) is more important than the attributes of God (what God is).
Escaping Your Personal Hell (Spitzer Scholarly Article)
If one of the lower levels of happiness becomes dominant in our lives, we will quickly discover that we have made our lives into our own personal hell.
The Four Levels of Happiness
If we can discover a good and comprehensive definition of happiness, then we are very likely to be more fulfilled in all areas of our life.