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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.2 min read

A Giving Tuesday Message from Fr. Spitzer

Discover all that the Magis Center has accomplished this year with this Giving Tuesday message and consider donating to the mission.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Purposeful Lab: Probing the Subatomic World

Join Dan and Catherine as they delve into a conversation on the subatomic world with Dr. Aaron Dominguez, a renowned particle physicist.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.4 min read

Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and the Existence of God  

The American Thanksgiving is only one of many similar annual celebrations—all giving us time to reflect and show gratitude towards the Divine.
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Magis Center2 min read

Are Science and Faith Compatible?

On an episode of Follow the Lead Podcast, Fr. Spitzer discusses science and faith and how they are not as at odds as modern culture would have you believe.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Purposeful Lab: Is Extraterrestrial Life Compatible With Christianity?

Dr. Matthew Tsakinakas joins Dan and Catherine to discuss extraterrestrial life and Christianity.
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Sebastian Stanton5 min read

Mindfulness in the Face of Meaninglessness

As we struggle to find meaning in our lives, practicing mindfulness can open us up to a deeper purpose and relationship with God.
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Bill Schmitt8 min read

The Pop-Culture “Catechism” and “Spotlight” Evangelization

Today, evangelization is faced with many obstacles in the modern world. Read Bill Schmitt's call for spotlight evangelization and its importance.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.5 min read

Art and Philosophy: Plastic Surgery and Pop Art

Pop art is usually used to please the eyes of society, but here, Dr. Kresser presents the argument that the only eyes we need to satisfy are God's.
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John Clark6 min read

Artificial Intelligence v. Knowledge and Wonder

Artificial intelligence is on the rise, but what does that mean for students? What implications will it have on morals? On Intelligence? Learn more here.
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Magis Center1 min read

Why did God Create the Devil?

It is a common question to hear: why did God create the devil? Fr. Spitzer answers that very question here.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: How Do We Know What We Know with Fr. Gregory Pine

Father Gregory Pine discusses epistemology and how do we know what we know on the Purposeful Lab Podcast with Dan Kuebler and Catherine Hadro.
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Andrew Kassebaum7 min read

Nobel Laureates and their Clerical Collaborators: Part 1

Discover the Catholic clergy members that have supported or collaborated with Nobel laureates and the history of the Catholic Church with science.
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