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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.

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Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. is a Catholic Priest in the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus) and is currently the President of the Magis Center and the Spitzer Center. He has made many TV appearances including: Larry King Live (debating Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow), the Today Show (debating on the topic of active euthanasia), The History Channel in “God and The Universe,” a multiple part PBS series “Closer to the Truth,” and the Hugh Hewitt Show. Currently appearing weekly on EWTN in “Father Spitzer’s Universe“.

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Contemporary Eucharistic Miracles [Spitzer Scholarly Article]

There are three major contemporary eucharistic miracles that have been scientifically examined and found to be without natural or physical explanation.
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Mary’s Faith: A Christmas Message from Fr. Spitzer

Dear Friends, I want to wish you a blessed and merry Christmas in 2020 and share a message about trusting in God.
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How to Start A Catholic Spiritual Life

To pursue a life in Jesus Christ, it will be necessary to make a commitment to the Lord to participate in the sacraments, the moral life, and prayer.
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Father Spitzer’s Review of Magis 2020 and Vision for 2021

The short video provides a summary of what we’ve accomplished in 2020 and a sneak preview of what we have planned in 2021.
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A Message from Fr. Spitzer Regarding Recent Covid-19 Developments

Much has transpired since my last message on the feast day of St. Joseph—just 13 days ago. The number of people infected in the USA has risen significantly.
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He Came in the Fullness of Time: A Reflection on the Incredible Mystery of Christ’s Birth

Through the sacrament of Holy Eucharist, Christmas continues now and forever. The Eucharist is our door to Christmas day everyday.
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Six Categories of Cultural Discourse: How to Understand, Communicate, and Gain Consensus in Social Ethics

Six Categories of Cultural Discourse: How to Understand, Communicate, and Gain Consensus in Social Ethics
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Historical Evidence of Jesus’ Resurrection [Spitzer Scholarly Article]

Historical Evidence of Jesus’ Resurrection
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Fulton Sheen's Beatification Miracle

After being stillborn, James Fulton Engstrom was restored to health by a miracle occurring through the intercession of Fulton Sheen.
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A Summary of Catholic Social Teaching

In this brief article, Fr. Spitzer summarizes the three main aspects of Catholic social teaching including: doctrine or prudential judgement, the six principles of Catholic social teaching, and more.
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The Reality of Spiritual Evil

If there really is a calculating, dangerous, dark, destructive and vicious evil force who intends us harm—even eternal harm—then we should want to know about it.
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The Deadly Sins

Whenever we see injustice and hatred, there we may also see the 7 Deadly Sins. These vices form the heart of darkness and oppose self-sacrificial love.
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