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The mission of the Magis Center is to create content that helps people find higher purpose in life, an awareness of their transcendent dignity, a sense of the transcendent providential power who guides them, and a determination to live ethically responsible lives. To that end, the Magis Center produces and distributes media that provides contemporary commentary on timeless topics.

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Wednesday on the World: 3 Objectives to Make Advent Joyful, Peaceful, and Hopeful

Wednesday on the World: 3 Objectives to Make Advent Joyful, Peaceful, and Hopeful
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Wednesday on the World: More Ego-Comparison, More Depression

Father Spitzer comments further on the decline in religious participation and introduces the rise of ego-comparative identity.
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Christendom College Transcribes Fr. Spitzer's Graduation Commencement

College president and staff were so impressed with Father’s 2019 graduation commencement address that they transcribed it for their "Principles" audience.
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Wednesday on the World: John Henry Newman is Declared a Saint

Wednesday on the World: John Henry Newman is Declared a Saint
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New Series Featuring Fr. Spitzer: 'Wednesday on the World'

New Series Featuring Fr. Spitzer: 'Wednesday on the World'
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[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.
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Did You Realize That Conversion Takes Place on 3 Levels? New Books and Videos in the Works!

We are excited to announce a trilogy by Fr. Spitzer and a video series on spiritual and moral conversion, drawing from the writings of Lonergan.
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History of the Shroud of Turin (Cutting through the Controversy!)

The Shroud of Turin, or the burial cloth of Jesus, first appeared in 1349 in historical documents associated with a French crusader, Geoffrey de Charnay.
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How Old is the Shroud of Turin? 1,970 years (Give or Take 200).

While a carbon dating test in 1988 placed the Shroud's origin in the 1200s, more recent tests indicate the Shroud dates back to the time of Christ.
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[Podcast] Fr. Spitzer Discusses Exorcisms, Cosmic Fine Tuning, and More

This month Pat Flynn welcomed Fr. Spitzer back to his podcast to cover the topics of exorcisms, cosmic fine tuning, the "Who" of God, and more.
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If You Weren't Able to Complete the 7 Essential Modules in Advent, No Worries—Here Comes Lent

If You Weren't Able to Complete the 7 Essential Modules in Advent, No Worries—Here Comes Lent
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[Podcast] Listen to Fr. Spitzer on WCAT Radio

This month, Pat Flynn, interviewed Fr. Spitzer on his podcast, “The Pat Flynn Show.” The episode premiered on WCAT radio. Listen now.
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