The Purposeful Universe
Does order in nature imply purpose?
Recent Posts
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Nikolas Steno: Father of Modern Geology
Blessed Nikolas Steno was not only the father of modern geology, but also a faithful Catholic. His love of science only enhanced his belief in God.
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Vatican Observatory Launches New Website, Podcast, and Online Shop
The Vatican Observatory has just launched a brand new website, podcast, and online store. Here are the links!
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Listen to These 2 Podcasts Featuring Fr. Spitzer and His Latest Book
In case you missed it Father Spitzer provided a great overview of his new book, Escape From Evil’s Darkness on the Drew Mariani Show. He also recently spoke with Katie McGrady on her show about why his new trilogy is so needed, the importance of prayer and church community, and what’s coming in volume three.
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5 Historical Ways of Verifying Jesus’ Resurrection
Are there any ways of verifying Jesus’ resurrection? Exegetes like N.T. Wright and Gary Habermas have found 5 historical ways of proving the resurrection.
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Everything Hinges on the Tomb Door
If the Resurrection did actually happen, that event must be viewed as the most important event in human history. There’s really no middle ground here.
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Shroud of Turin: Available for Veneration Via Livestream
The Archdiocese of Turin livestreamed a veneration of the Shroud of Turin. Turin Archbishop organized the livestream in response to thousands of requests.
Who We Are
Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., the President and co-founder of Magis, is a Catholic Priest in the Society of Jesus and former President of Gonzaga University. The Magis Center provides comprehensive and systematic responses to restore, reconstruct, and revitalize belief in God, the transcendent dignity of every person, the significance of virtue, the higher levels of happiness, love, and freedom, and the real presence of Jesus Christ.
Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth.
Saint John Paul II: Fides et Ratio