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Magis Center6 min read

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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Magis Center7 min read

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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Carol Lynn Miller3 min read

The 3 Levels of Conversion: Moral Conversion

Moral conversion focuses on the consistent practice of the higher self’s triumph over the lower self. Learn more here!
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Matthew A. Tsakanikas15 min read

Sinai as Interpretive Key to Genesis Part III: From Eden to the Temple

Dive into understanding the book of Genesis that we know today by looking at the Garden of Eden and the Tabernacle in the final installment of the series.
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Suicide in Catholicism

Suicide in Catholicism is often misunderstood. Here, Fr. Spitzer answers an EWTN viewer's personal question regarding a loved one's suicide.
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Magis Center6 min read

What Makes Us Human: The Origin of Language

An argument that the soul is the condition necessary for certain powers and characteristics that are at the center of what makes us human.
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Magis Center4 min read

What Does the Catholic Church Say about Near Death Experiences?

Have you ever wondered, 'What does the Catholic Church Say about near-death experiences?' Enjoy this video and discussion about the relationship.
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Magis Center6 min read

Human Intelligence vs. Animal Intelligence

Recent studies show that humans are categorically different from animals, not only in their language abilities, but also in their ability to form concepts.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Just How Big is a Light Year? The Cosmic View

How can we conceive the astronomical distances in space? Maggie Ciskanik answers by explaining the light year and our cosmic view.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.14 min read

Fr. Spitzer's Prayers of Forgiveness

These 5 prayers of forgiveness are a guide for keeping your soul in a state of humility before our all-Loving God.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.8 min read

Art for the Ages: The Sistine Chapel and Universal Truth

The Sistine Chapel is a Renaissance masterpiece. Here Dr. Kresser seeks to answer a few of the many questions about the great tourist attraction.
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Carol Lynn Miller3 min read

The 3 Levels of Conversion: Intellectual Conversion

A concrete aspect of Intellectual conversion is the gathering of external evidence—based on the objective order of reason—for God, Jesus, and the soul.
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