Is God Free to Create the World?
Is God free to create the world? The answer isn’t a yes or a no. Aquinas teaches there is one thing that God wills necessarily: his own divine goodness.
[Podcast] Now You Can Hear Fr. Spitzer Live Every Other Wednesday
Relevant Radio’s podcast, A Closer Look™, has made it possible for listeners to hear Fr. Spitzer every other Wednesday in a captivating ongoing series.
The Four Steps to Cultivating Gratitude
Gratitude is not only the key to virtue, but also to happiness and prayer. Here are four steps to cultivating gratitude in your own life.
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.
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.
We Are Not Just Products of Our Circumstances: Albert Bandura’s Life Path
Do you have influence on the direction your life? According to psychologist, Albert Bandura—and his theory on Human Agency—you sure do.
Is God Part of Your Social Network?
Is God Part of Your Social Network?
St. Ignatius on Overcoming Desolation
St. Ignatius of Loyola offers a series of “rules,” or principles, which can help us work against this depressing and downward movement of desolation.
Bearing Witness in a Secular Age
James K.A. Smith asks the question, “What does it mean to live in a secular society?” and points out the importance of defining the term, “secular.”
The Best New Year's Resolution
New Year’s resolutions dominate thoughts and conversations this time of year, but there is one thing that requires commitment but not willpower: gratitude.
Increasing Happiness Through the Exploration of Transcendence
Today, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Statistics such as these show us that society isn’t offering the tools we need to be happy.
Thanksgiving: A Time to Reflect on the Gift of Friendship
Each type of friendship, if understood properly and lived accordingly, can be good and worth thanking God for, especially during the holiday season.