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
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
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.
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
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
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,
The Remarkable Evidence for the Human Soul
The Remarkable Evidence for the Human Soul
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.