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Lauren Woodrell6 min read

The History of the Christian Christmas Tree

The Christian Christmas tree is one of the biggest symbols of Christmas—but what are its origins, and where can you find meaning in yours?
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Andrew Kassebaum7 min read

Nobel Laureates and their Clerical Collaborators: Part 2 

Once again, proving science and faith are not at odds, Andrew Kassebaum looks at Nobel laureates and their clerical collaborators.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Purposeful Lab: Neuroscience and the Need for Relationship

Purposeful Lab Season 2 reaches its conclusion in Episode 6, where Dan interviews Sofia Carozza on the role of love and relationship in neuroscience.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.3 min read

Fr. Spitzer’s Newest Book: Science at the Doorstep to God

Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc. gives a review of Fr. Spitzer's new book: Science at the Doorstep to God.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.2 min read

A Giving Tuesday Message from Fr. Spitzer

Discover all that the Magis Center has accomplished this year with this Giving Tuesday message and consider donating to the mission.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Purposeful Lab: Probing the Subatomic World

Join Dan and Catherine as they delve into a conversation on the subatomic world with Dr. Aaron Dominguez, a renowned particle physicist.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.4 min read

Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and the Existence of God  

The American Thanksgiving is only one of many similar annual celebrations—all giving us time to reflect and show gratitude towards the Divine.
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Magis Center2 min read

Are Science and Faith Compatible?

On an episode of Follow the Lead Podcast, Fr. Spitzer discusses science and faith and how they are not as at odds as modern culture would have you believe.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Purposeful Lab: Is Extraterrestrial Life Compatible With Christianity?

Dr. Matthew Tsakinakas joins Dan and Catherine to discuss extraterrestrial life and Christianity.
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Sebastian Stanton5 min read

Mindfulness in the Face of Meaninglessness

As we struggle to find meaning in our lives, practicing mindfulness can open us up to a deeper purpose and relationship with God.
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Bill Schmitt8 min read

The Pop-Culture “Catechism” and “Spotlight” Evangelization

Today, evangelization is faced with many obstacles in the modern world. Read Bill Schmitt's call for spotlight evangelization and its importance.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.5 min read

Art and Philosophy: Plastic Surgery and Pop Art

Pop art is usually used to please the eyes of society, but here, Dr. Kresser presents the argument that the only eyes we need to satisfy are God's.
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