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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.12 min read

God and Suffering

Fr. Spitzer presents explores the question 'why does God allow suffering?' and the five opportunities of suffering.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

The Purposeful Lab: Are We Alone or Is There Life on Other Planets?

Karin Öberg discusses her personal journey in faith and science, her career at Harvard University, and seeks to answer 'are we alone?'
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.7 min read

Art for the Ages: Girl With a Pearl Earring

Learn how Girl With a Pearl Earring is the epitome of beauty by expressing God’s creative dynamism and participating in the creative principles of nature.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Rivers on Mars and Water Vapor in the Asteroid

New evidence indicates there could have been rivers on Mars and water vapor in the asteroid. Water is associated with the possibility of life on Mars.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Introducing The Purposeful Lab

On this first episode of The Purposeful Lab podcast, hosts Dan Kuebler and Catherine Hadro discuss purpose in biology, purpose in the universe, and more.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.4 min read

What is the Difference between Metaphysics and Physics?

Fr. Spitzer seeks to explain the difference between metaphysics and physics and also explore the limits to both.
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Carol Lynn Miller3 min read

The 3 Levels of Conversion: Spiritual Conversion

Learning helpful instruction provides the fundamental core of what spiritual conversion is: love for Christ.
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Lindsay Rudegeair4 min read

What is a Near Death Experience?

Discover the specific parameters and veridical data that scientists use to answer the question, 'what is a near-death experience?'
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Magis Center5 min read

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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Purposeful Universe< 1 min read

Trappist 1: James Webb Space Telescope's Mother-Daughter Team [VIDEO]

The Trappist 1 System is a planetary system that NASA’s mother-daughter team, Natalia and Natasha Batalha, will study. Watch this video to learn more.
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Magis Center3 min read

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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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.3 min read

How to Share Our Call to the Transcendent in a Materialistic Culture

In our evergrowing materialistic culture, we must find ways to call upon the transcendent to find true fulfillment and happiness.
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