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Magis Center1 min read

Trust in God with Unshakable Confidence

Learn how to truly trust in God in this video clip from EWNT with Fr. Spitzer.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: The Universe, Multiverse, and Beyond with Stephen Barr

We discussed mysteries of the universe with Stephen Barr, who shared valuable insights on quantum physics, multiverse theories, science, and theology.
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Magis Center1 min read

How to Know What Career God Wants for You

Have you ever wondered how to know what career God wants for you? Fr. Spitzer answers that question in this video.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

The Wonder and Limits of Science With Dr. Karin Öberg [VIDEO]

At the Word On Fire Conference, Karin Öberg spoke about the merits and limits of science, and the deeper meaning of viewing science from a lens of faith.
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William Raynor10 min read

Enough of Economic Chaos? Time for a Morality-Based Solution

Author William Raynor argues for a morality-based model like The Catholic Framework for Economic Life as a solution to current economic chaos.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: Society Of Catholic Scientists Conference

Dan and Catherine discuss if science and faith are incompatible and the Society Of Catholic Scientists in the latest episode of Purposeful Lab.
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Joseph Magee10 min read

How Scientism Undermines Science

Dr. Joseph Magee dives into the topic of scientism and argues against the alternative reductionist worldview of scientific materialism.
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Magis Center2 min read

The Secret to Happiness: Living for Others

We can learn the secret to happiness in Fr. Spitzer's 4 Levels of Happiness. Here, he specifically discusses level 3: living for others.
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Magis Center3 min read

Fr. Spitzer Discusses Science and the Evidence for God

At the World on Fire Conference 2023, Fr. Spitzer gave a talk discussing the scientific evidence for God. Here are some of his talking points.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.6 min read

Roger Bacon and the New Science

Learn about Roger Bacon, a 13th-century Franciscan monk, who is considered a forerunner of the modern scientific method.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.10 min read

Fr. Spitzer's Six Prayers for Suffering, Trial, and Anxiety

Here are some of Fr. Spitzer's favorite spontaneous prayers for suffering, trials, and anxiety. Also, download a free sheet of spontaneous prayers.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Season 2 of Purposeful Lab Unveiled: Meet the Guests

Discover Season 2 of 'Purposeful Lab' as we unveil our esteemed guests. Topics covered will range from cosmology to epistemology to neuroscience.
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