Armed with a B.A. in Philosophy and a minor in science, Ciskanik landed in a graduate nursing program. With the support of her enthusiastic husband, an interesting career unfolded while the family grew: a seven year stint mostly as a neurology nurse, 15 years as a homeschooling mom of six, and a six year sojourn as curriculum developer and HS science teacher (which included teaching students with cognitive differences). These experiences added fuel to her lifelong interest in all things related to God’s creation and the flourishing of the human spirit—which has found a new home on the Magis blog.
Blog Post by Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.
Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.3 min read
4 Powerful Prayers for Catechists and Teachers
These 4 prayers for catechists and teachers are a reminder and an encouragement to start your class off with prayer.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.3 min read
The Discipline of Lent: Peter Tse on Freedom and Mastery
A look at Dr. Peter Tse's thoughts about 'freedom within constraints' vs 'freedom from constraint' and how to apply it to the Lenten season.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.9 min read
The Ongoing Hunt for Dark Matter: A Conversation with Dr. Paolo Beltrame
Italian physicist, Dr. Paolo Beltrame spent 15 years on the hunt for dark matter, and this hunt led him to God.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.7 min read
The Life of James Clerk Maxwell
James Clerk Maxwell is considered the father of modern physics. Here we will present his contributions and influence within the timeline of his life.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.9 min read
How These Scientists’ Belief in God Helped Them Understand Nature
Here we highlight just a few of the many scientists whose belief in God helped them understand nature and gave them confidence to pursue scientific truth.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.3 min read
Fr. Angelo Secchi: Priest and the Father of Astrophysics
Fr. Angelo Secchi, SJ a pioneer in the field of astrophysics. He wrote that 'even scientific intelligence is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.'
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.8 min read
Nikolas Steno: Father of Modern Geology
Blessed Nikolas Steno was not only the father of modern geology, but also a faithful Catholic. His love of science only enhanced his belief in God.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.4 min read
Fingerprints: From Crime Scenes to Fighting Disease
Fingerprints are often used to solve crimes, but DNA sequencing (from the Human Genome Project) provides other promising benefits: fighting diseases.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.6 min read
Dr. Jerome Lejeune: Holiness and the Genetics of Disease
On January 21, 2021, the Vatican announced that Dr. Jerome Lejeune’s cause for canonization has moved forward, declaring him venerable.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.5 min read
Atheism and Religion: Stephen Hawking and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences
In 1968, Pope Paul VI appointed Stephen Hawking, a brilliant theoretical physicist, and atheist to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
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Advent Season: What Are We Waiting For?
Waiting and watching is a characteristic of the Christian. However, Advent feels like a whirlwind of distractions rather than a time to prepare for Christ!
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.12 min read
Etty Hillesum’s Interrupted Life
Etty Hillesum’s diary documents a 27-year-old's journey to God during the Holocaust, the truth she fought for, and the hope she maintained throughout.
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