Theories of Evolution Before Darwin
The name of Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution are so closely linked that most people are unaware of the history of the theory “before” Darwin. Fortunately, the history of science is far from ...
Fr. Georges Lemaitre, ‘Father’ of the Big Bang Theory
“The whole matter of the world must have been present at the beginning, but the story it has to tell may be written step by step.” —Fr. Georges Lemaitre
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.
Why We Need Religion
In this clip from Father Spitzer's Universe, a viewer asks Father Spitzer why we need religion and not just belief in God.
Dr. Jerome Lejeune: Holiness and the Genetics of Disease
On January 21, 2021, the Vatican announced that Dr. Jerome Lejeune’s cause for canonization has moved forward, declaring him venerable.
What Friendship Has Taught Me about Redemptive Suffering
I can assist friends in attaining eternal life by uniting my suffering to the redemptive suffering of Christ—this is the mystery of redemptive suffering.
Atheism and Religion: Stephen Hawking and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences
In 1968, Pope Paul VI appointed Stephen Hawking, a brilliant theoretical physicist, and atheist to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
Contemporary Eucharistic Miracles [Spitzer Scholarly Article]
There are three major contemporary eucharistic miracles that have been scientifically examined and found to be without natural or physical explanation.
Searching for the Christmas Star and Finding the Magi
Every year at Christmas, when people read about the birth of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, the speculation and debate about the Christmas star continues.
Science: God’s Gift to Man
What does God intend when he gives us gifts? He means to give us joy, make us better, and glorify him. Science is one such gift from God.
From the Vatican Observatory: Commentary on ‘Cosmos: Possible Worlds’
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Cosmos: Possible Worlds is on TV this fall. I'm a big Cosmos fan. But of course, the show could always be better—maybe a lot better.
Mary’s Faith: A Christmas Message from Fr. Spitzer
Dear Friends, I want to wish you a blessed and merry Christmas in 2020 and share a message about trusting in God.