Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.
A Giving Tuesday Message from Fr. Spitzer
Discover all that the Magis Center has accomplished this year with this Giving Tuesday message and consider donating to the mission.
Fr. Spitzer's Six Prayers for Suffering, Trial, and Anxiety
Here are some of Fr. Spitzer's favorite spontaneous prayers for suffering, trials, and anxiety. Also, download a free sheet of spontaneous prayers.
This Lourdes Miracle Led to the Conversion of Alexis Carrel
Discover the miracle from Lourdes that brought about the conversion of Nobel Prize-winning physician Dr. Alexis Carrel.
Differences Between Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence
There are four major differences between human and artificial intelligence, and it is highly unlikely that we will be able to bridge this gap into future.
Fr. Spitzer's Spontaneous Prayers
Spontaneous prayers are an excellent pathway for a deeper relationship with God. Fr. Spitzer explains why and provides resources for those interested.
God and Suffering
Fr. Spitzer presents explores the question 'why does God allow suffering?' and the five opportunities of suffering.
What is the Difference between Metaphysics and Physics?
Fr. Spitzer seeks to explain the difference between metaphysics and physics and also explore the limits to both.
How to Share Our Call to the Transcendent in a Materialistic Culture
In our evergrowing materialistic culture, we must find ways to call upon the transcendent to find true fulfillment and happiness.
Fr. Spitzer's Prayers of Forgiveness
These 5 prayers of forgiveness are a guide for keeping your soul in a state of humility before our all-Loving God.
Rudolf Otto's 'Mysterium Tremendum et Fascinans' of the Numinous Experience
Within the numinous experience, the numen presents itself as having two distinct poles of feeling-content: mysterium tremendum and mysterium fascinans.
Webb Images Reveal the Intersection of Science and Scripture
New images from the James Webb Space Telescope allow us to see both science and scripture in the heavens above.
Human vs. Animal Intelligence Through the Lens of Linguistic Abilities
There has been considerable speculation about higher primates having similar intellectual and linguistic capabilities to humans. Is this true?