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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.< 1 min read

How to Start A Catholic Spiritual Life

To pursue a life in Jesus Christ, it will be necessary to make a commitment to the Lord to participate in the sacraments, the moral life, and prayer.
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John Clark5 min read

What Novels Can Teach Us About Evangelization

After years of producing apologetics, I recently learned something new about evangelizing others. It has to do with POV, or point-of-view.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.< 1 min read

Father Spitzer’s Review of Magis 2020 and Vision for 2021

The short video provides a summary of what we’ve accomplished in 2020 and a sneak preview of what we have planned in 2021.
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Dr. Robert Kurland, Ph.D.11 min read

Music, God’s Gift to Man: Music in the Church

Several years ago my spiritual director told me to study De Musica Sacra et Sacra Liturgia. Since then, music has shaped my devotion to the Church.
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John Clark4 min read

Healing Post-Election America

Over the past 4 or 8 or 12 years, it’s worth wondering if we're becoming people who claim to love humanity, but fail to love and befriend actual persons.
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Fr. Spitzer on Living Well with a Disability

In this clip from Father Spitzer's Universe, Fr. Spitzer addresses how he lives well with his own disability.
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John Clark5 min read

Does God Care Whether I Exist?

It is an unfortunate and terrifying catechesis that presents God as a being whose happiness is indifferent to my existence.
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Christopher Graney12 min read

The Ideas Behind Black Holes

Things like black holes have the reputation of being something only wizards can understand. Yet the basic ideas behind black holes are straightforward.
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Magis Center1 min read

In Latest Book, Fr. Spitzer Tackles the Struggle Between Good and Evil

Fr. Spitzer’s new book, 'Christ vs Satan in Our Daily Lives: The Cosmic Struggle Between Good and Evil,' tackles recognizing and overcoming spiritual evil.
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Magis Center1 min read

New Film Documents the Life, Work, and Mission of Dr. John Lennox

Can you find God in science? 'Against the Tide', a new documentary featuring Dr. John Lennox, says you can. Watch 'Against the Tide' on Nov. 19, 2020.
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Magis Center1 min read

New Book Highlights How John Paul II Changed the World

On this feast day of John Paul II we want to recommend a recently released book, “100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World” by Patrick Novecosky.
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J. G. Miller3 min read

Amy Coney Barrett Channels Peace to Judiciary Committee Members

If we hope to heal our culture and move forward as a civilized nation, we would be wise to consider the exceptional character of Amy Coney Barrett.
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