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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.6 min read

Art for the Ages: Da Vinci’s Last Supper

A Look at Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper' and an answer to the question: does art have universal resonance?
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Magis Center2 min read

Speak the Faith: A Public Speaking Course on Faith

Announcing a new course: Speak the Faith. Help young people learn to defend the Catholic Faith by teaching the importance of public speaking.
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Magis Center8 min read

Almsgiving: in the Bible, as Justice, and Everyday

Almsgiving is the act of giving our abundance to others—it is an act we should carry out daily and see as a means of justice.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.3 min read

Valentine’s Day and the Secret of the Heart

Learn about Valentine's Day, St. Valentine, and the role of the heart.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.7 min read

Art for the Ages: A New Perspective

In her latest 'Art for the Ages' installment, Dr. Kresser looks at different forms of art to warn us against the belief that new is better.
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Bill Schmitt4 min read

Let 'Gaslighting' Illuminate the Need for Truth

Merriam-Webster’s 2022 word of the year, 'gaslighting,' brings a timely catechetical relevance: a need for truth in today's culture.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.5 min read

Art for the Ages: Botticelli and the Divine Human

Dr. Katie Kresser explores the work of Sandro Botticelli and what it means to be made in the image of God.
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Magis Center2 min read

Fr. Spitzer's New Book: The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church

In his new book, The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church, Fr. Spitzer proves the importance of following the Church's teachings.
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Lauren Woodrell5 min read

All Hallows Eve: History, Traditions, and Observations

From its ancient origins to its religious takeover, All Hallows Eve has taken on a life of its own. Learn how many influences inspired the popular holiday.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.5 min read

Art for the Ages: Portraits and Human Dignity

In a culture obsessed with portraits, Dr. Kresser explores these simple images as essential tools for recognizing the dignity of the human person.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.6 min read

Art for the Ages: The Eyes of a Woman Artist

Dr. Katie Kresser looks at the works of Artemisia Gentileschi—one of the first woman artists in history to enjoy a high-profile professional career.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.3 min read

New Insights into the Nones: The Rise of the “Dones”

A look into the 'dones'—a new group within the 'nones'—and traces of religion still left in them.
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