St. Augustine on Concupiscence: Sin, Struggle, & Hope of Redemption
Explore St. Augustine’s insights on concupiscence—its role in sin, human weakness, and the lifelong journey toward grace and spiritual renewal.
Why Do Good People Suffer?
A look at the story of Job and an answer to the commonly asked question, 'Why do good people suffer?'
Suffering, Grief, and Love
Reflect on Holy Week through the lens of suffering, grief, and love—how Christ’s Passion transforms pain into purpose, hope, and authentic selfhood.
The Spiritual Meaning of Depression
Since a person is both body and soul, it is possible to have a spiritual meaning of depression as well as just a physical meaning.
Why Some Miracles Are Denied: Understanding God and Our Suffering
Why do some people receive miracles, while others requests for a miracle are denied? Fr. Spitzer answers this very question in an EWTN interview.
A Reminder of the Opportunities in Suffering
With Christ, we can put our suffering to work for us and the world—and find opportunities to grow in virtue and to grow the church as a whole.
Fr. Spitzer on How to Pray for Your Enemies and Forgive
Jesus mentions forgiveness more often than any other injunction in the New Testament. Fr. Spitzer shares the power in a prayer for your enemies.
Lenten Prayer: An Act of Unrestricted Love
This Fr. Spitzer prayer inspires us to see the unrestricted love in Jesus' sacrifice and to view our crosses in a different light.
An Ash Wednesday Prayer and Reflection
Read this Ash Wednesday prayer from Fr. Spitzer, reflect on its themes, and discover more readings.
Purposeful Lab: How Can a Loving God Allow Evil?
How can a loving God allow evil? Suffering must be present so we can strive towards perfection and understand the power of hope, love, and other virtues.
What is Original Sin? The Interior and Exterior Consequences
What is orginal sin? These are both the interior and exterior consequences of original sin and how we can overcome them.
Why did God Create the Devil?
It is a common question to hear: why did God create the devil? Fr. Spitzer answers that very question here.