Magis Center
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.
The Padre Pio Miracle that Led to His Beatification
The St. Padre Pio miracle that led to his beatification: the case of Consiglia De Martino, a married woman with three children from Salerno, Italy.
Proof of a Soul from the Transcendentals and Our Interior Sense of God
Plato argued for proof of a soul from transcendental desires. We can also find evidence from the numen, the sacred in the world, and conscience.
8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Gluttony
The deadly sin of gluttony, is an excess intake of food, alcohol, or drugs, preventing one from reaching higher levels of meaning and purpose.
A Lawyer, a Journalist, and a Scientist Detail the Miracle of the Sun
A look into witnesses' accounts of the occurrence of the Miracle of the Sun at the Cova da Iria in Fatima.
8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Greed
In the 8 Deadly Sins, the sin of greed is the excessive desire for material possessions/wealth but what are some literary examples?
8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Vanity
In many lists of the 8 deadly sins, vanity is included in pride. However, some scholars kept it separate. Here are some examples of vanity in literature.
The Eucharistic Miracle Pope Francis Witnessed in Buenos Aires
The scientific validation and possible frauds associated with the Pope Francis Eucharistic miracle that occurred in Buenos Aires.
The 6 Criteria Historians Use for Proof of Jesus' Miracles
Did Jesus really perform miracles? Historians use 6 main criteria to determine if an event really happened, and these can provide proof of Jesus' miracles.
What Is Intelligence?
Learn the answer to what is intelligence, the scientific and philosophical perspectives that challenge norms, and what it means to be human in the AI era.
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.
5 Credible Stories of Near-Death Experiences (Peer-Reviewed)
A look into five stories of near-death experiences from peer-reviewed journals and what they can teach us about consciousness, the afterlife, and God.