
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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The Secret to Happiness: Living for Others
We can learn the secret to happiness in Fr. Spitzer's 4 Levels of Happiness. Here, he specifically discusses level 3: living for others.
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Fr. Spitzer Discusses Science and the Evidence for God
At the World on Fire Conference 2023, Fr. Spitzer gave a talk discussing the scientific evidence for God. Here are some of his talking points.
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When Does the Soul Leave the Body?
Fr. Spitzer answers the question of when do our souls leave immediately when we die.
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The Secular Versus Catholic View of the Human Person
University of Notre Dame Professor Carter Snead explains the secular versus Catholic view of the human person.
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A Caution on Near Death Experiences
Near death experiences are common in popular storytelling and more common than one might think. But what caution should we exercise regarding NDEs?
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Why Do Catholics think Jesus is Actually In the Eucharist?
At the Last Supper, Jesus made it clear that He intended that the Eucharist be His real body and blood. Fr. Spitzer provides evidence from Jesus' words...
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Karin Öberg’s Spiritual and Professional Pursuit of Finding E.T.
Harvard Astrochemist Karin Öberg hopes we find extraterrestrial life for both professional and spiritual reaasons.
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Fr. Spitzer Featured in Robert Orlando's 'The Shroud: Face to Face'
Fr. Spitzer joins the prolific and diverse voices in Robert Orlando's newest, groundbreaking documentary 'The Shroud: Face to Face.'
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Suffering and God's Top Priority
Why doesn't God remove suffering from your life—despite your many pleas for relief? Fr. Spitzer explains God's top priorities in suffering and healing.
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Empathy, Conscience, and Prayer On the Road to Happiness
The road to happiness can be hard but we can find the best path by living for others. We do this with empathy, conscience, and prayer.
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Ten Life-Transforming Truths
Dive into ten transforming truths that stem from natural science, medicine, philosophy, psychology, anthropology, and the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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The Fall and Original Sin
Before we can fully understand the concept of original sin, we must first understand the fall and our first parents.
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