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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.7 min read

Art for the Ages: St. Francis and the Birth of Renaissance Art

Inspired by her recent trip to Assissi, Italy, Katie Kresser writes St. Francis, St. Clare, Giotto, and (of course) Renaissance Art.
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Matthew A. Tsakanikas14 min read

A Catechesis for 'God Butchers': The Metaphysics of Time and Eternity

Author Matthew Tsakanikas discusses fighting the new atheism—'God Butchers'—in the wake of suffering, darkness, and pain.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Raw Beauty: The Yuba River and the Webb Telescope’s First Images

The Yuba River and the James Webb Telescope’s first images show how technology can both reveal beauty and foster a sense of awe.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Scientific Surprises and Upset Expectations [VIDEO]

Science is always surprising us. Sometimes in scientific research, our expectations of what should be are rocked by what we discover to be true.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.5 min read

Webb Images Reveal the Intersection of Science and Scripture

New images from the James Webb Space Telescope allow us to see both science and scripture in the heavens above.
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Bill Schmitt4 min read

PSA: There's a Better Way to Contemplate the 'Ultimate Bad News'

As New York releases a PSA about a nuclear attack, what should our response as Christians be? The Church offers alternative ways of contemplating death.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Awe and the Astronaut: The Science of Awe

What is the science of awe? The overview effect is generated by a unique viewpoint, and shares many similarities with an the experience of awe.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.2 min read

James Webb’s First Images: Light From the Early Universe

The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope was unveiled on July 11, 2022. It captures light from galaxies within 1 billion years of the Big Bang.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Living with Happiness and Purpose

Maggie Ciskanik dives into the discussion of how to live a life with happiness and purpose through the lens of psychology.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.3 min read

What Do Meaning and Purpose Have to Do with Happiness?

How do meaning and purpose affect happiness? Happiness is more than just a positive emotional state, and purpose in life helps individuals feel grounded.
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Purposeful Universe< 1 min read

Discovering Exoplanets & Their Potential For Life

Scientists have been discovering exoplanets for decades, but earth is still the only planet we know of that contains life.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Finding Meaning In The Vast Universe — Dr. Jennifer Wiseman

Dr. Wiseman explores finding meaning in the vast universe. In her eyes, being a participant in the universe gives our small lives a significant purpose.
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