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Becoming Your "Higher Self": Moral Conversion Series #4

If through the regular practice of virtue one builds up the higher self, then in times of temptation one will feel an aversion towards sin instead of an inclination to it. This will help us increase i
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Lindsay Rudegeair2 min read

Scientists Successfully Clone Monkeys, Vatican Speaks Out

Scientists in China have successfully cloned monkeys using the same method that produced Dolly the sheep in the late '90s. Cloning has been a controversial ethical topic for decades, and this case is
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Michelle Miller3 min read

The Struggle Within: Moral Conversion Series #3

In this article, we will discuss the struggle between good and evil within all of us. St. Paul calls this dilemma the new man vs. the old man. He recognized that we have two selves dwelling within us.
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Michelle Miller2 min read

The Road to Happiness: Moral Conversion Series #2

St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, lays down a path for moral conversion in his work, the Spiritual Exercises. From this work comes Ignatian spirituality, a path to moral con
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Michelle Miller3 min read

Seeking Happiness: Moral Conversion Series #1

What is happiness? This question has inspired voluminous writing from ancient times until today. One of the greatest philosophers, Aristotle, addressed the question of happiness in his work, the Nicom
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J. G. Miller< 1 min read

Update on Fr. Spitzer's Vision

Fr. Spitzer was evaluated on Monday for an experimental procedure that could help restore his eyesight. This procedure could potentially restore his vision to 20/500, which, according to Fr. Spitzer,
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J. G. Miller< 1 min read

The Remarkable Evidence for the Human Soul

The Remarkable Evidence for the Human Soul
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J. G. Miller< 1 min read

Shroud of Turin Video Presentation by Father Spitzer

Father Spitzer points out a significant flaw in the 1988 carbon testing that dated the origin of the Shroud to the middle ages.
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J. G. Miller1 min read

Fr. Robert Spitzer and the Magis Center Staff Present New Confirmation Materials to over 30 US bishops

Magis Center hosted a luncheon attended by 34 US Bishops and presented a new supplemental program for youth confirmation called 7 Essentials.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.< 1 min read

A Summary of Catholic Social Teaching

In this brief article, Fr. Spitzer summarizes the three main aspects of Catholic social teaching including: doctrine or prudential judgement, the six principles of Catholic social teaching, and more.
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David1 min read

Six Principles of Individual Dignity and Rights

Use these six principles of individual dignity and rights to provide yourself with a firm basis for understanding the dignity and worth of a person.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.< 1 min read

The Reality of Spiritual Evil

If there really is a calculating, dangerous, dark, destructive and vicious evil force who intends us harm—even eternal harm—then we should want to know about it.
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