What Draws Us to the Sacred? Mircea Eliade on Hierophany, Myths, and Homo Religiosus
Mircea Eliade found that religion originates from an experience of the sacred common to all. Also common are hierophany, myths, and homo religiosus.
Art, Faith and Science: Understanding Leonardo da Vinci
Discover the genius of Leonardo da Vinci—artist, inventor, and visionary whose works shaped art, science, and innovation for centuries.
The Net Promoter Score: Ordering Up a Big Piece of Humble Pie
Discover how the net promoter scale reveals customer loyalty, drives growth, and connects leadership excellence with higher NPS performance.
The Real Presence: The Mass (Featuring Fr. Robert Spitzer)
Discover the Real Presence in the Mass. This short film featuring Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., reveals the mystery of Christ truly present in the Eucharist.
The Noble Vocation of the Business Leader
Discover how business can be a noble vocation by integrating faith, work, and purpose to lead with integrity and serve the common good.
Exploring the Transcendent Soul: A Journey Beyond the Physical
Discover the powerful concept of the transcendent soul: what it is, why it matters, and how it can transform your life.
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.