Setting Captives Free: Forgiveness and Freedom
Everett Worthington explains the science of forgiveness and reveals the positive physiological effects that forgiveness brings to the human person.
History of the Shroud of Turin (Cutting through the Controversy!)
The Shroud of Turin, or the burial cloth of Jesus, first appeared in 1349 in historical documents associated with a French crusader, Geoffrey de Charnay.
Fr. Robert Spitzer Honored at 40th Christendom College Commencement
Father Robert Spitzer delivered the Christendom College commencement address and was awarded the college’s St. Peter Canisius Award. Watch the full address.
How Old is the Shroud of Turin? 1,970 years (Give or Take 200).
While a carbon dating test in 1988 placed the Shroud's origin in the 1200s, more recent tests indicate the Shroud dates back to the time of Christ.
Meet Lou Tice, Founder of the Pacific Institute and Creator of 'Smart-Talk'
In 1971, Lou Tice founded The Pacific Institute, that helps people, organizations, and companies achieve the fullness of their potential.
Quantum Mechanics and the Real Presence: What Reality Should We Believe?
Shortly after I entered the Church, and as a physicist, I struggled with Quantum mechanics and the Real Presence. I wondered what reality I should believe?
'Help!' and Fr. Spitzer’s Other Favorite Short Prayers
Among the most powerful means at our disposal is prayer. Fr. Spitzer speaks here about different kinds of short prayers—the shortest of which is,“Help!”
Ancient Philosophy & the New Testament
What does philosophy have to do with the New Testament? What follows is a survey of philosophical schools that precede and even encounter the New Testament.
Arizona Conference Invites Attendees to Pursue Science and Faith for Human Flourishing
The Arizona Center for Christian Studies hosted their Conference on Faith and Science themed, “Pursuing Science and Christian Faith for Human Flourishing.”
How the Resurrected Jesus Reveals Himself to Us
Fr. Spitzer discusses two Resurrection narratives and how each illustrate different ways Jesus reveals Himself, even to us today.
Startling Encounters: How did the early Christians react to the Resurrection?
George Weigel’s Wall Street Journal article, “The Easter Effect,” discusses early Christians’ response to encounters with Jesus in His glorified body.
Fulton Sheen’s Last ‘Good Friday’ Homily: Spectators On and About the Cross
The topic of Bishop Sheen’s homily was “Spectators on and about the Cross:” the spectators of the indifferent or fallen away, of pain, and of love.