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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.7 min read

The World is Not Enough, Part V: Cosmic Loneliness in Modern Art

Explore how art expresses cosmic loneliness—a deep, spiritual yearning that no human bond can fulfill—through the works of Caspar David Friedrich.
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Magis Center4 min read

The Purpose of a Myth: Insights from J.R.R. Tolkien and Mircea Eliade

What is the purpose of a myth? They have 2 functions: to give strength through a connection with transcendent reality and to present a paradigm for action.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.3 min read

Understanding the 7 Deadly Sins: Origins, Impact, & the Path to Virtue

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.
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Elizabeth Smith6 min read

St. Augustine on Concupiscence: Sin, Struggle, & Hope of Redemption

Explore St. Augustine’s insights on concupiscence—its role in sin, human weakness, and the lifelong journey toward grace and spiritual renewal.
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Magis Center7 min read

Why Do Good People Suffer?

A look at the story of Job and an answer to the commonly asked question, 'Why do good people suffer?'
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Tim Ryan9 min read

The Beach Boys and the Four Levels of Happiness

Reflecting on the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson, this piece explores how their music mirrors the Four Levels of Happiness and our search for deeper meaning.
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Bill Schmitt14 min read

Idea for Pope Leo: A Holy Year for a Moment of Truth

The Church faces a moment of truth: a call for a Holy Year of Communion and Communication to restore truth, unity, and hope in a fractured world.
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Andrew Kassebaum5 min read

Kremsmünster Abbey: A Benedictine Scientific Powerhouse

Discover the rich legacy of the Benedictine tradition in science, faith, and education through the history of Kremsmünster Abbey and its observatory.
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Magis Center4 min read

Scientific Insights into the Shroud of Turin

The Shroud of Turin is a burial shroud that apparently covered a man who suffered the wounds of crucifixion in a way very similar to Jesus of Nazareth.
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Magis Center2 min read

Dr. Pim van Lommel Part II: What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Consciousness

Learn what near-death experiences reveal about consciousness, exploring how NDEs challenge conventional science and expand our understanding of the mind.
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Magis Center3 min read

Dr. Pim van Lommel Part I: Consciousness Beyond Life

Explore the groundbreaking research of Dr. Pim van Lommel on near-death experiences and what they reveal about consciousness beyond life.
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Magis Center8 min read

What is Conscience? Quotes from Immanuel Kant and John Henry Newman

Quotes from Immanuel Kant and John Henry Newman explain their arguments to answer the question, 'What is conscience?'
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