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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.5 min read

How Science, Reason, and Faith Can Help Us Discover the Bible

Father Spitzer's most recent release equips readers with the tools needed to truly discover the Bible. Read a review here!
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: Understanding the Mind and Brain

Dr. Sharon Dirckx discusses the differences between the mind, the brain, and consciousness, and how they point to the existence of a creator.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.3 min read

Lenten Prayer: Transformed in Your Grace

Read this Fr. Spitzer prayer that asks for help in using our Lenten practices to be transformed in His grace.
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Dr. Dan Kuebler8 min read

The Ends of Living Organisms

Dr. Dan Kuebler discusses how living organisms exhibit the intelligence to harness these molecular parts to achieve goals.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: What Does it Mean for Humans to Thrive?

What does it mean for humans to thrive? Dan and Catherine welcome Dr. Pam King to the Purposeful Lab to answer that very question.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.3 min read

Lenten Prayer: Glory of Easter

Fr. Spitzer shares a prayer for the Second week of Lent—calling for us to find the Glory of Easter as we continue on our Lenten journey.
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Magis Center6 min read

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.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: Evolutionary Psychology—What Sets Humans Apart

Dan and Catherine discuss evolutionary psychology and the unique characteristics of the human brain that set us apart from other organisms.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.2 min read

Lenten Prayer: Fount of Salvation

Do you struggle with cultivating your salvation? This Fr. Spitzer prayer may help!
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: Does the Human Brain Ever Stop Evolving?

On this episode of the Purposeful Lab Podcast, Sofia Carozza answers does the human brain ever stop evolving?
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.4 min read

An Ash Wednesday Prayer and Reflection

Read this Ash Wednesday prayer from Fr. Spitzer, reflect on its themes, and discover more readings.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: Overcoming Childhood Trauma through Brain Plasticity

Sophia Carozza discusses how early experiences in life shape the brain, cognitive function, and healing, offering hope for those who have childhood trauma.
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