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Why Some Miracles Are Denied: Understanding God and Our Suffering

Why do some people receive miracles, while others requests for a miracle are denied? Fr. Spitzer answers this very question in an EWTN interview.
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Purposeful Universe3 min read

Evolution Theories: Scientific or Philosophical?

Dr. Daniel Kuebler of Franciscan University defines how evolution theories are used in science as well as how they are used philosophically.
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4 Approved Eucharistic Miracles from the 21st Century 

In the last twenty years, there have been four approved Eucharistic miracles. Learn all about them here!
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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Envy

The sin of envy usually comes from the belief that you have been treated unfairly. Literature shows readers how envy can grow and consume its victims.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.3 min read

More Echoes of the Big Bang

A discussion of recent news of the CMB as evidence that the universe had a beginning.
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The Shroud of Turin Mysteries

Discover how new research challenges The Shroud of Turin mysteries and supports the Shroud’s ancient origins.
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Did Jesus Have a Y-Chromosome?

Did Jesus Have a Y Chromosome? Since he was born of the Virgin Mary, where did it come from? Fr. Spitzer responds to this question.
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Free Will Versus Determinism: A Catholic Perspective

Father Robert Spitzer provides insights into Catholic theology's perspective on free will versus determinism in this EWTN episode.
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A Reminder of the Opportunities in Suffering

With Christ, we can put our suffering to work for us and the world—and find opportunities to grow in virtue and to grow the church as a whole.
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The Padre Pio Miracle that Led to His Beatification

The St. Padre Pio miracle that led to his beatification: the case of Consiglia De Martino, a married woman with three children from Salerno, Italy.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.2 min read

Fr. Spitzer Wins First Place In Catholic Media Association’s Faith and Science Category

The Catholic Media Association has awarded Fr. Spitzer's book with first place. Discover the book here!
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Proof of a Soul from the Transcendentals and Our Interior Sense of God

Plato argued for proof of a soul from transcendental desires. We can also find evidence from the numen, the sacred in the world, and conscience.
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