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Matthew A. Tsakanikas8 min read

Jesus’ Empty Tomb: Not the Only Empty Tomb in Early Christianity

A comparison of the prison arrests of the Apostles and, later, Peter to the empty tomb of Jesus—all written with humorous Hollywood mafioso language.
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Magis Center2 min read

2022 Magis Women Fall Retreats

Are you ready to find your way closer to God and be surrounded by other women with the same desire? If so, these retreats may be just right for you!
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Purposeful Universe< 1 min read

How Did Life Begin? [VIDEO]

Earth is the only planet we know of that can support life. How did life begin? Could there be life on other planets? Watch these short videos to find out.
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Dr. Robert Kurland, Ph.D.10 min read

The 'Just Right' Anthropic Coincidences of Our Goldilocks Universe: Part I

A look into whether the anthropic coincidences are “special,” examining specific instances of the “just right” instances of these, and the cosmic evidence.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.3 min read

New Insights into the Nones: The Rise of the “Dones”

A look into the 'dones'—a new group within the 'nones'—and traces of religion still left in them.
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John Clark7 min read

The Trilemma Of C.S. Lewis, Part Two: Did Jesus Claim To Be God?

Before breaking down the C.S. Lewis Trilema, John Clark first answers the question of 'did Jesus claim to be God?'
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.7 min read

Art for the Ages: St. Francis and the Birth of Renaissance Art

Inspired by her recent trip to Assissi, Italy, Katie Kresser writes St. Francis, St. Clare, Giotto, and (of course) Renaissance Art.
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Matthew A. Tsakanikas14 min read

A Catechesis for 'God Butchers': The Metaphysics of Time and Eternity

Author Matthew Tsakanikas discusses fighting the new atheism—'God Butchers'—in the wake of suffering, darkness, and pain.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Raw Beauty: The Yuba River and the Webb Telescope’s First Images

The Yuba River and the James Webb Telescope’s first images show how technology can both reveal beauty and foster a sense of awe.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Scientific Surprises and Upset Expectations [VIDEO]

Science is always surprising us. Sometimes in scientific research, our expectations of what should be are rocked by what we discover to be true.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.5 min read

Webb Images Reveal the Intersection of Science and Scripture

New images from the James Webb Space Telescope allow us to see both science and scripture in the heavens above.
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Bill Schmitt4 min read

PSA: There's a Better Way to Contemplate the 'Ultimate Bad News'

As New York releases a PSA about a nuclear attack, what should our response as Christians be? The Church offers alternative ways of contemplating death.
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