Does the Shroud of Turin Match the Wounds of Christ?
The shroud's image and blood stains, relative to one another, not only reflect the wounds of crucifixion, but the wounds of Jesus specifically.
Pope Francis' 2018 Lenten Message
Pope Francis announced the renewal of a sweeping initiative and condemned "false prophets" as "snake charmers" and "charlatans" in his 2018 Lenten address this past Tuesday. The Pope went on to recomm
Resisting Temptation Through Ignatian Spirituality: Moral Conversion Series #5
One of the best ways to resist temptation and grow in moral conversion is St. Ignatius' Examen prayer, a short daily exercise (around 10 minutes) that aims at freedom from sin through moral conversion
Becoming Your "Higher Self": Moral Conversion Series #4
If through the regular practice of virtue one builds up the higher self, then in times of temptation one will feel an aversion towards sin instead of an inclination to it. This will help us increase i
Scientists Successfully Clone Monkeys, Vatican Speaks Out
Scientists in China have successfully cloned monkeys using the same method that produced Dolly the sheep in the late '90s. Cloning has been a controversial ethical topic for decades, and this case is
The Struggle Within: Moral Conversion Series #3
In this article, we will discuss the struggle between good and evil within all of us. St. Paul calls this dilemma the new man vs. the old man. He recognized that we have two selves dwelling within us.
The Road to Happiness: Moral Conversion Series #2
St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, lays down a path for moral conversion in his work, the Spiritual Exercises. From this work comes Ignatian spirituality, a path to moral con
Seeking Happiness: Moral Conversion Series #1
What is happiness? This question has inspired voluminous writing from ancient times until today. One of the greatest philosophers, Aristotle, addressed the question of happiness in his work, the Nicom
Update on Fr. Spitzer's Vision
Fr. Spitzer was evaluated on Monday for an experimental procedure that could help restore his eyesight. This procedure could potentially restore his vision to 20/500, which, according to Fr. Spitzer,
The Remarkable Evidence for the Human Soul
The Remarkable Evidence for the Human Soul
Shroud of Turin Video Presentation by Father Spitzer
Father Spitzer points out a significant flaw in the 1988 carbon testing that dated the origin of the Shroud to the middle ages.
Fr. Robert Spitzer and the Magis Center Staff Present New Confirmation Materials to over 30 US bishops
Magis Center hosted a luncheon attended by 34 US Bishops and presented a new supplemental program for youth confirmation called 7 Essentials.