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.
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.
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.
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.
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?'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?'